Jurupa Valley, CA → Santa Maria, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 214 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,940–$4,370, delivery in 1–2 days, 930 carriers on the Jurupa Valley side and 42 in Santa Maria.
The route from Jurupa Valley, CA to Santa Maria, CA covers roughly 214 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,940 to $4,370 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 4 h 23 min.
On the Jurupa Valley side there are 930 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (519 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.
Jurupa Valley has a population of about 107,311 and Santa Maria about 111,390. Santa Maria is the denser city (4,812 people per square mile versus 2,449 in Jurupa Valley), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,150 | $2,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,580 | $4,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,700 | $5,730 | $6,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,460 | $7,880 | $9,620 |
$370–$520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,210–$1,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,940–$4,370
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, $1,760 to $2,620 for a one-bedroom, $2,940 to $4,370 for a two-bedroom, $4,700 to $6,990 for a three-bedroom and $6,460 to $9,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 214 road miles (181 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 23 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 Jurupa Valley 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 $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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 Jurupa Valley–Santa Maria corridor.