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Mesa, AZ → Santa Barbara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Mesa to Santa Barbara

About 547 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,970–$5,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 834 carriers on the Mesa side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 547 miroad distance
  • 10 h 8 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,970–$5,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 547 miles (464 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 8 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
834 (331 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Mesa

The route from Mesa, AZ to Santa Barbara, CA covers roughly 547 miles by road, a west-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 $3,970 to $5,910 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 10 h 8 min.

On the Mesa side there are 834 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (331 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.

Mesa has a population of about 513,656 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,636 and 4,549 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Mesa to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 547 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,590 $1,940 $2,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,380 $2,910 $3,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,970 $4,840 $5,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,350 $7,750 $9,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,740 $10,660 $13,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,220

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

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

Full-service mover

$3,970–$5,910

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Mesa, AZ → Santa Barbara, 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 Mesa (origin)

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2510177
MC
870556
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85298 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (602) 421-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC

USDOT
1759501
MC
823394
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85205 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (480) 213-0395 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3084607
MC
68588
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (480) 334-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC

USDOT
1341750
MC
1818780
Based in
Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (928) 701-2046 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 834 movers in Mesa

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 Mesa to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,360 for a studio, $2,380 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,970 to $5,910 for a two-bedroom, $6,350 to $9,450 for a three-bedroom and $8,740 to $13,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Mesa?

About 547 road miles (464 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 8 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 Arizona 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 Mesa to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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 Mesa–Santa Barbara corridor.