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Marquette, MI → Santa Maria, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Marquette to Santa Maria

About 2,229 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,790–$11,580, delivery in 7–14 days, 14 carriers on the Marquette side and 42 in Santa Maria.

  • 2,229 miroad distance
  • 39 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,790–$11,5802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,229 miles (1,889 straight-line)
Drive time
39 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
14 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Maria → Marquette

Moving from Marquette to Santa Maria is a cross-country move of roughly 2,229 road miles, heading west from Michigan 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 $7,790 to $11,580 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 39 hours (5 driving days).

On the Marquette side there are 14 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Santa Maria (23 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 Maria.

Marquette has a population of about 21,000 and Santa Maria about 111,390. Santa Maria is the denser city (4,812 people per square mile versus 1,820 in Marquette), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Marquette to Santa Maria

Full-service estimate for 2,229 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,110 $3,800 $4,630
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,670 $5,700 $6,950
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,790 $9,490 $11,580
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,460 $15,190 $18,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,130 $20,890 $25,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,040–$4,290

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

Portable container

$3,010–$4,430

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

Full-service mover

$7,790–$11,580

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Marquette, MI → Santa Maria, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Marquette (origin)

Associated Constructors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
392011
MC
857985
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (906) 226-6504 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marquette Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Marquette Movers LLC

USDOT
4085603
MC
1685414
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (906) 250-9510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trp Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael A Remilong

USDOT
1130072
MC
744939
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (906) 361-5153 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Md34 Ventures LLC

USDOT
4286379
Based in
Negaunee, MI 49866 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (906) 250-1164 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schwalbach Kitchen Specialists INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2025650
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (906) 228-3232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bradley Allen Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2365129
MC
810871
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (906) 250-7042 Route Verify on FMCSA

Up Transport Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3142496
MC
100236
Based in
Marquette, MI 49855 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (906) 250-2562 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spodeck Contracting

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Kurt Spodeck

USDOT
1898154
MC
682383
Based in
Skandia, MI 49885 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (906) 249-1546 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 14 movers in Marquette

Near Santa Maria (destination)

Johnboy'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2383920
MC
818987
Based in
Oceano, CA 93445 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 474-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153048
MC
11663
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (805) 925-2912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sarabia Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2844846
MC
953585
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Route Verify on FMCSA

Rivera Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2807289
MC
1030656
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 260-9847 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cal Coast Ag Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4380715
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 922-8406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple A Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2356410
MC
807169
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (805) 868-5364 Route Verify on FMCSA

Louie'S Central Coast Movers & Laborers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2069509
MC
723441
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (805) 925-7923 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Francisco Javier Zarate

USDOT
1968090
MC
698504
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93458 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (805) 260-9063 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Marquette to Santa Maria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,110 to $4,630 for a studio, $4,670 to $6,950 for a one-bedroom, $7,790 to $11,580 for a two-bedroom, $12,460 to $18,530 for a three-bedroom and $17,130 to $25,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Maria from Marquette?

About 2,229 road miles (1,889 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 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 Michigan 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 Marquette to Santa Maria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,040 to $4,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,010 to $4,430. 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 Marquette–Santa Maria corridor.