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Midland, TX → Santa Barbara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Midland to Santa Barbara

About 1,214 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,750–$8,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 94 carriers on the Midland side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 1,214 miroad distance
  • 21 h 38 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,750–$8,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,214 miles (1,029 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 38 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
94 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Midland

Moving from Midland to Santa Barbara is a long-distance move of roughly 1,214 road miles, heading west from Texas 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 $5,750 to $8,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 38 min.

On the Midland side there are 94 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 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.

Midland has a population of about 147,615 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,755 in Midland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Midland to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 1,214 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,300 $2,800 $3,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,450 $4,200 $5,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,750 $7,010 $8,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,190 $11,210 $13,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,640 $15,420 $18,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,090

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

Full-service mover

$5,750–$8,550

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Midland, TX → 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 Midland (origin)

McClatchy Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
151233
MC
93439
Based in
Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (432) 694-9691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Texas Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willis Permian Movers

USDOT
1790390
MC
779115
Based in
Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (432) 337-1761 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Sky Towing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
817981
MC
265731
Based in
Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (432) 561-8447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agc Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arthur Garcia Cordova

USDOT
2860851
MC
966424
Based in
Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (432) 517-5275 Route Verify on FMCSA

2go Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327757
MC
1071482
Based in
Midland, TX 79707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (432) 208-8742 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mister M&k Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3039472
MC
1306101
Based in
Midland, TX 79706 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (432) 703-7455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Petroleum Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2282873
MC
787218
Based in
Midland, TX 79705 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (432) 686-2023 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mid-Dessa Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mid-Dessa INC

USDOT
1858651
MC
981610
Based in
Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (432) 520-4039 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 94 movers in Midland

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 Midland to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,420 for a studio, $3,450 to $5,130 for a one-bedroom, $5,750 to $8,550 for a two-bedroom, $9,190 to $13,680 for a three-bedroom and $12,640 to $18,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Midland?

About 1,214 road miles (1,029 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Midland to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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 Midland–Santa Barbara corridor.