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Huntsville, AL → Santa Cruz, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Huntsville to Santa Cruz

About 2,331 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,710–$11,480, delivery in 7–14 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 2,331 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,710–$11,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,331 miles (1,975 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Huntsville

Moving from Huntsville to Santa Cruz is a cross-country move of roughly 2,331 road miles, heading west from Alabama 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 $7,710 to $11,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 40 hours (5 driving days).

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 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.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Huntsville to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 2,331 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,090 $3,760 $4,590
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,630 $5,640 $6,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,710 $9,410 $11,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,340 $15,050 $18,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,970 $20,690 $25,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,300–$4,650

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

Portable container

$3,100–$4,560

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

Full-service mover

$7,710–$11,480

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 Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC

USDOT
930909
MC
401062
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (256) 885-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1874024
MC
717350
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (256) 653-7612 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
274079
MC
190361
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (256) 881-0098 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459680
MC
849703
Based in
Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (256) 428-7470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gbpb LLC

USDOT
3381623
MC
1375777
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (256) 755-4836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1193208
MC
475921
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (256) 541-9353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Lapp

USDOT
1549350
MC
977534
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (256) 539-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC

USDOT
2959051
MC
75856
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (334) 521-2092 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 204 movers in Huntsville

Near Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

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
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,090 to $4,590 for a studio, $4,630 to $6,890 for a one-bedroom, $7,710 to $11,480 for a two-bedroom, $12,340 to $18,360 for a three-bedroom and $16,970 to $25,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Huntsville?

About 2,331 road miles (1,975 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alabama 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 Huntsville to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,300 to $4,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,100 to $4,560. 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 Huntsville–Santa Cruz corridor.