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Murrieta, CA → Santa Cruz, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Murrieta to Santa Cruz

About 425 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,890–$5,790, delivery in 1–3 days, 142 carriers on the Murrieta side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 425 miroad distance
  • 8 h 2 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,890–$5,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 425 miles (360 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 2 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
142 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Murrieta

Moving from Murrieta to Santa Cruz is a regional long-distance move of roughly 425 road miles, heading northwest within 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 $3,890 to $5,790 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 2 min.

On the Murrieta side there are 142 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 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 Cruz.

Murrieta has a population of about 114,124 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 3,302 in Murrieta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Murrieta to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 425 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,560 $1,900 $2,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,330 $2,850 $3,470
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,890 $4,740 $5,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,220 $7,590 $9,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,560 $10,440 $12,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$830

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

Portable container

$1,400–$2,060

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

Full-service mover

$3,890–$5,790

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 Murrieta (origin)

Lacedaemon Distributions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726885
MC
1314053
Based in
Temecula, CA 92592 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (951) 553-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4316695
MC
1683488
Based in
Temecula, CA 92590 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (951) 834-3539 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA & Ukh LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3704517
MC
1297579
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Temecula Valley

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Transistions INC

USDOT
4055879
MC
1537960
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (951) 561-3449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arriaza Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1864862
MC
674258
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (909) 717-8115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hcc Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Radu Danciu

USDOT
2588395
MC
907553
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (661) 414-2752 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teg Carrier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4217682
MC
1641209
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (951) 425-8137 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Murrieta

Near Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Murrieta to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,470 for a one-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,790 for a two-bedroom, $6,220 to $9,260 for a three-bedroom and $8,560 to $12,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Murrieta?

About 425 road miles (360 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

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

No. Because both Murrieta and Santa Cruz 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 Murrieta to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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 Murrieta–Santa Cruz corridor.