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New Bern, NC → Santa Cruz, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from New Bern to Santa Cruz

About 2,941 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,030–$13,440, delivery in 7–14 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 2,941 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,030–$13,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,941 miles (2,492 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → New Bern

The route from New Bern, NC to Santa Cruz, CA covers roughly 2,941 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 $9,030 to $13,440 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 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the New Bern side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 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 Cruz.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 1,099 in New Bern), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 2,941 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,610 $4,410 $5,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,420 $6,610 $8,060
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,030 $11,020 $13,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,450 $17,620 $21,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,870 $24,230 $29,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,070–$5,750

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

Portable container

$3,640–$5,360

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

Full-service mover

$9,030–$13,440

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

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Distance is pre-filled for New Bern, NC → Santa Cruz, 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 New Bern (origin)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2466764
MC
1128524
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (252) 633-6345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4018865
MC
1515292
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 670-3253 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d

Licensed interstate

Legal name: D&d LLC

USDOT
3979849
MC
1490637
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 571-5564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
967055
MC
414314
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (337) 351-0748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929766
MC
43363
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (404) 625-8896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951031
MC
999192
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 394-2297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4002920
MC
1504964
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 474-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2626898
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 638-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in New Bern

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 New Bern to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,610 to $5,380 for a studio, $5,420 to $8,060 for a one-bedroom, $9,030 to $13,440 for a two-bedroom, $14,450 to $21,500 for a three-bedroom and $19,870 to $29,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from New Bern?

About 2,941 road miles (2,492 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 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 North 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 New Bern to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,070 to $5,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,640 to $5,360. 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 New Bern–Santa Cruz corridor.