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Lawton, OK → Santa Monica, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lawton to Santa Monica

About 1,351 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,960–$8,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 40 carriers on the Lawton side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 1,351 miroad distance
  • 24 hdriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,960–$8,8702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,351 miles (1,145 straight-line)
Drive time
24 h
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
40 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Lawton

Santa Monica sits about 1,351 miles west of Lawton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Oklahoma to California that most movers classify as a 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 $5,960 to $8,870 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 h.

On the Lawton side there are 40 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Monica.

Lawton has a population of about 90,000 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 1,110 in Lawton), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Oklahoma, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lawton to Santa Monica

Full-service estimate for 1,351 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,380 $2,910 $3,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,580 $4,360 $5,320
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,960 $7,270 $8,870
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,540 $11,630 $14,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,110 $15,990 $19,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,990–$2,810

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

Portable container

$2,230–$3,270

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

Full-service mover

$5,960–$8,870

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 Lawton (origin)

A-1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291459
MC
154778
Based in
Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (580) 355-6626 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fletcher Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
736825
MC
159330
Based in
Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (580) 357-9514 Route Verify on FMCSA

City Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
984649
MC
417174
Based in
Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (580) 355-2334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Darbys Big Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4102182
MC
1565014
Based in
Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (580) 510-3242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affiliated Van Lines Of Lawton Oklahoma INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1722560
MC
284836
Based in
Lawton, OK 73501 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (580) 355-4041 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fiddleback Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4497380
MC
1778709
Based in
Lawton, OK 73507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (580) 951-0101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marathon International Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2973120
Based in
Lawton, OK 73502 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Verify on FMCSA

High Quality Mgmt INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4217093
MC
1629368
Based in
Lawton, OK 73505 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (580) 360-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Lawton

Near Santa Monica (destination)

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dsd Trucking INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465743
MC
309255
Based in
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (310) 725-1999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (310) 508-6676 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harmony Home Remodels

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468385
MC
1763223
Based in
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (818) 747-3439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlvr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3471374
MC
1136305
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Melogistix INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3479671
MC
1141564
Based in
LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (323) 377-8628 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lawton to Santa Monica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,380 to $3,550 for a studio, $3,580 to $5,320 for a one-bedroom, $5,960 to $8,870 for a two-bedroom, $9,540 to $14,190 for a three-bedroom and $13,110 to $19,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Lawton?

About 1,351 road miles (1,145 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Oklahoma 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 Lawton to Santa Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,990 to $2,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,230 to $3,270. 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 Lawton–Santa Monica corridor.