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Menifee, CA → Santa Monica, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Menifee to Santa Monica

About 93 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,820–$2,710, delivery in 1–2 days, 250 carriers on the Menifee side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 93 miroad distance
  • 2 h 18 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,820–$2,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 93 miles (79 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 18 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
250 (139 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Menifee

The route from Menifee, CA to Santa Monica, CA covers roughly 93 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 18 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,820 and $2,710, before packing or storage.

On the Menifee side there are 250 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (139 of them authorized for interstate work), and 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Monica.

Menifee has a population of about 118,592 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 2,205 in Menifee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Menifee to Santa Monica

Full-service estimate for 93 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $1,040 $1,270 $1,550
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $1,180 $1,440 $1,750
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,820 $2,220 $2,710
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,710 $3,310 $4,040
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,930 $4,790 $5,840

Rental truck (DIY)

$250–$350

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

Portable container

$1,100–$1,620

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

Full-service mover

$1,820–$2,710

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 Menifee (origin)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442430
MC
1118385
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (626) 241-4120 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1485614
MC
559663
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (951) 264-4215 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2999800
MC
23462
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (661) 466-3055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3539653
MC
1586923
Based in
Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (951) 389-3981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ditta Express LLC

USDOT
2942627
MC
17722
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (951) 892-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jg & Sons Trucking INC

USDOT
1514756
MC
567057
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (951) 500-1992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 250 movers in Menifee

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 Menifee to Santa Monica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,040 to $1,550 for a studio, $1,180 to $1,750 for a one-bedroom, $1,820 to $2,710 for a two-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,040 for a three-bedroom and $3,930 to $5,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Menifee?

About 93 road miles (79 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Menifee and Santa Monica 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Menifee to Santa Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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 Menifee–Santa Monica corridor.