Santa Cruz, CA

Fredericksburg, TX → Santa Cruz, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Fredericksburg to Santa Cruz

About 1,660 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,820–$10,150, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 1,660 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,820–$10,1502-bedroom estimate
Photo: Don DeBold from San Jose, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,660 miles (1,407 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Fredericksburg

Santa Cruz sits about 1,660 miles northwest of Fredericksburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,820 to $10,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Fredericksburg side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Santa Cruz.

Fredericksburg has a population of about 11,000 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 1,138 in Fredericksburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Fredericksburg to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 1,660 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,730 $3,330 $4,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,090 $4,990 $6,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,820 $8,320 $10,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,910 $13,310 $16,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,000 $18,290 $22,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,310–$3,260

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,500–$3,680

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,820–$10,150

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fredericksburg (origin)

Affordable Movers Of The Hill Country LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1937257
MC
981080
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Allied Moving & Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3349014
MC
1070341
Based in
Fredericksbrg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

A & L Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2641216
MC
968782
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Sokoloff Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2529407
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Anchor Moving Services INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2783059
Based in
Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

4 Pardners Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4491786
MC
1775681
Based in
Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Diamond Classic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3665387
MC
1268885
Based in
Mason, TX 76856 (38 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Fast Fietz Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2862121
Based in
Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 11 movers in Fredericksburg

Near Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Delivertron

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Full Load

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fredericksburg to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,730 to $4,060 for a studio, $4,090 to $6,090 for a one-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,150 for a two-bedroom, $10,910 to $16,230 for a three-bedroom and $15,000 to $22,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Fredericksburg?

About 1,660 road miles (1,407 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fredericksburg to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,310 to $3,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,500 to $3,680. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Fredericksburg–Santa Cruz corridor.