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Hattiesburg, MS → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hattiesburg to Santa Barbara

About 2,089 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,230–$10,760, delivery in 5–10 days, 50 carriers on the Hattiesburg side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 2,089 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,230–$10,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,089 miles (1,771 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
50 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Hattiesburg

Moving from Hattiesburg to Santa Barbara is a cross-country move of roughly 2,089 road miles, heading west from Mississippi to California.

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 $7,230 to $10,760 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 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Hattiesburg side there are 50 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Barbara (9 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 Barbara.

Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 912 in Hattiesburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Hattiesburg to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 2,089 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,890 $3,530 $4,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,340 $5,290 $6,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,230 $8,820 $10,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,570 $14,120 $17,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,920 $19,410 $23,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,900–$4,090

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

Portable container

$2,880–$4,240

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

Full-service mover

$7,230–$10,760

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

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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 Hattiesburg (origin)

Viking Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
300875
MC
218607
Based in
Petal, MS 39465 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
97 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (601) 255-0725 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fv Recycling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1392358
MC
529805
Based in
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (877) 927-8372 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bipolarbear Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3650011
MC
1257747
Based in
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (601) 307-4415 Route Verify on FMCSA

McNichols Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2725123
MC
923008
Based in
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (601) 480-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Star Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3335404
MC
1063607
Based in
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (601) 450-1383 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Rok Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2517720
MC
875913
Based in
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (601) 325-8446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Brother Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3658860
MC
1264138
Based in
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (504) 478-1473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bean Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3216852
MC
1005870
Based in
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (601) 545-3522 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 50 movers in Hattiesburg

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

USDOT
2424966
MC
876037
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

USDOT
1821147
MC
661157
Based in
Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

USDOT
374567
MC
225136
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8395520
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

USDOT
1355626
MC
608117
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3544323
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hattiesburg to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,890 to $4,310 for a studio, $4,340 to $6,460 for a one-bedroom, $7,230 to $10,760 for a two-bedroom, $11,570 to $17,220 for a three-bedroom and $15,920 to $23,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Hattiesburg?

About 2,089 road miles (1,771 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Mississippi 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 Hattiesburg to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,900 to $4,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,880 to $4,240. 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 Hattiesburg–Santa Barbara corridor.