Medford, OR → Santa Barbara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Medford to Santa Barbara

About 677 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,450–$6,620, delivery in 2–5 days, 52 carriers on the Medford side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

677 miroad distance
12 h 22 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,450–$6,6202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Medford, Oregon
To: Santa Barbara, California
Road distance: ≈ 677 miles (574 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 22 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 52 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Medford

The route from Medford, OR to Santa Barbara, CA covers roughly 677 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,450 to $6,620 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 22 min.

On the Medford side there are 52 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Barbara (9 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 Barbara.

Medford has a population of about 88,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 3,027 in Medford), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Oregon, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Medford to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 677 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,780	$2,170	$2,650
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,670	$3,260	$3,970
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,450	$5,430	$6,620
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,120	$8,690	$10,600
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,790	$11,940	$14,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$4,450–$6,620

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Medford (origin)

Dash Transit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dash Delivery INC

USDOT: 1421056
MC: 747468
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (541) 665-3274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oldland Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 167502
MC: 150766
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (541) 664-7080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hall Of Fame Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3328174
MC: 1060141
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (541) 879-9409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adventure Harvest Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4194186
MC: 1616851
Based in: Eagle Point, OR 97524 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (541) 698-1470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel Fillmore Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Virgil Fillmore

USDOT: 507800
MC: 259570
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (916) 718-5640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ford Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8528813
MC: 65709981
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (458) 229-8145 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyriver Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Charles Flynn

USDOT: 1740442
MC: 637414
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (541) 292-4187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avf Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Javier Andrade Mendoza

USDOT: 3445644
MC: 1120282
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (831) 512-4889 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 52 movers in Medford

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

USDOT: 2424966
MC: 876037
Based in: Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

USDOT: 1821147
MC: 661157
Based in: Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

USDOT: 374567
MC: 225136
Based in: Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8395520
Based in: Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

USDOT: 1355626
MC: 608117
Based in: Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

USDOT: 2735884
Based in: Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

USDOT: 3008579
Based in: Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3544323
Based in: Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Medford to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,650 for a studio, $2,670 to $3,970 for a one-bedroom, $4,450 to $6,620 for a two-bedroom, $7,120 to $10,600 for a three-bedroom and $9,790 to $14,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Medford?

About 677 road miles (574 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 22 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Oregon 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 Medford to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,390. 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 Medford–Santa Barbara corridor.