Santa Maria, CA

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

Movers from Hattiesburg to Santa Maria

About 2,137 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,310–$10,880, delivery in 5–10 days, 50 carriers on the Hattiesburg side and 42 in Santa Maria.

  • 2,137 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,310–$10,8802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,137 miles (1,811 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
50 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Maria → Hattiesburg

The route from Hattiesburg, MS to Santa Maria, CA covers roughly 2,137 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,310 to $10,880 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 37 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 42 around Santa Maria (23 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 Maria.

Hattiesburg has a population of about 48,000 and Santa Maria about 111,390. Santa Maria is the denser city (4,812 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 Maria

Full-service estimate for 2,137 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,930 $3,570 $4,350
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,390 $5,350 $6,530
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,310 $8,920 $10,880
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,700 $14,270 $17,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,090 $19,630 $23,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,950–$4,160

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

Portable container

$2,930–$4,300

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

Full-service mover

$7,310–$10,880

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 50 movers in Hattiesburg

Near Santa Maria (destination)

Johnboy'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2383920
MC
818987
Based in
Oceano, CA 93445 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153048
MC
11663
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Sarabia Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2844846
MC
953585
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Rivera Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2807289
MC
1030656
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cal Coast Ag Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4380715
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Triple A Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2356410
MC
807169
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Louie'S Central Coast Movers & Laborers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2069509
MC
723441
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968090
MC
698504
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93458 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,930 to $4,350 for a studio, $4,390 to $6,530 for a one-bedroom, $7,310 to $10,880 for a two-bedroom, $11,700 to $17,410 for a three-bedroom and $16,090 to $23,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Maria from Hattiesburg?

About 2,137 road miles (1,811 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 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 Maria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,950 to $4,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,930 to $4,300. 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 Maria corridor.