Moving to Santa Monica from somewhere in Louisiana? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Louisiana city on this platform is Shreveport at about 1,685 road miles from Santa Monica; the largest, New Orleans, is about 1,994 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Santa Monica has 603 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (222 with interstate authority), and the Louisiana cities on this platform account for 669 more.
Typical cost (Santa Monica ↔ New Orleans, 1,994 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,900 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,340 | $5,300 | $6,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,240 | $8,830 | $10,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,590 | $14,130 | $17,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,930 | $19,430 | $23,700 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Louisiana → Santa Monica, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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