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Napa, CA → Santa Cruz, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Napa to Santa Cruz

About 109 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,460–$3,670, delivery in 1–2 days, 56 carriers on the Napa side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 109 miroad distance
  • 2 h 35 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,460–$3,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 109 miles (93 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 35 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
56 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Napa

Moving from Napa to Santa Cruz is a short-haul move of roughly 109 road miles, heading south within California.

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 35 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,460 and $3,670, before packing or storage.

On the Napa side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 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.

Napa has a population of about 79,000 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,391 and 4,942 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Napa to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 109 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,460 $3,010 $3,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,940 $4,810 $5,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,420 $6,610 $8,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$260–$370

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

Portable container

$1,120–$1,640

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

Full-service mover

$2,460–$3,670

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 Napa (origin)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714327
MC
1009950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (510) 368-4441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3008441
MC
179527
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (707) 236-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2885573
MC
1415680
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (925) 446-9131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3922400
MC
1661415
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (707) 386-7446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6004005
MC
59139783
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (707) 227-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2363572
MC
810236
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (707) 853-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dunamis Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2846671
MC
996658
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (707) 655-0517 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3325654
MC
1058950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Napa

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 Napa to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,460 to $3,670 for a two-bedroom, $3,940 to $5,870 for a three-bedroom and $5,420 to $8,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Napa?

About 109 road miles (93 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 35 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Napa 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 Napa to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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 Napa–Santa Cruz corridor.