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Myrtle Beach, SC → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Myrtle Beach to Santa Barbara

About 2,739 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,600–$12,800, delivery in 7–14 days, 148 carriers on the Myrtle Beach side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 2,739 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,600–$12,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,739 miles (2,322 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
148 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Myrtle Beach

The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Santa Barbara, CA covers roughly 2,739 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,600 to $12,800 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Myrtle Beach side there are 148 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 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.

Myrtle Beach has a population of about 39,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,524 in Myrtle Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 2,739 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,440 $4,200 $5,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,160 $6,290 $7,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,600 $10,490 $12,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,760 $16,780 $20,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,920 $23,070 $28,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,860–$5,460

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

Portable container

$3,460–$5,090

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

Full-service mover

$8,600–$12,800

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 Myrtle Beach (origin)

Gohn Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415220
MC
1468264
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
54 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (814) 327-4536 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turner Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1937216
MC
691220
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (843) 215-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speedy-Pak

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Speedy-Pak INC

USDOT
283652
MC
227521
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (843) 238-4020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Reliable Services Group

USDOT
938286
MC
403453
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 234-2155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aceway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3576625
MC
1206639
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (843) 251-9833 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strand Import & Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915507
MC
488963
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (843) 236-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Positive Moves Relocation And Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1605825
MC
1382498
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (843) 516-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Myrtle Beach LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782266
MC
1354412
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 148 movers in Myrtle Beach

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 Myrtle Beach to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,440 to $5,120 for a studio, $5,160 to $7,680 for a one-bedroom, $8,600 to $12,800 for a two-bedroom, $13,760 to $20,470 for a three-bedroom and $18,920 to $28,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Myrtle Beach?

About 2,739 road miles (2,322 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 South Carolina 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 Myrtle Beach to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,860 to $5,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,090. 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 Myrtle Beach–Santa Barbara corridor.