Inglewood, CA → Santa Maria, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 162 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,700–$4,020, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,198 carriers on the Inglewood side and 42 in Santa Maria.
Santa Maria sits about 162 miles northwest of Inglewood, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,700 to $4,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 30 min.
On the Inglewood side there are 1,198 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (507 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Santa Maria (23 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Inglewood has a population of about 101,662 and Santa Maria about 111,390. Inglewood is considerably denser (11,842 people per square mile versus 4,812), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,300 | $4,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,950 | $7,250 | $8,850 |
$320–$450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,160–$1,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,700–$4,020
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,700 to $4,020 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a three-bedroom and $5,950 to $8,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 162 road miles (137 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Inglewood and Santa Maria are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $320 to $450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,710. 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.
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 Inglewood–Santa Maria corridor.