Santa Maria, CA

New Haven, CT → Santa Maria, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from New Haven to Santa Maria

About 3,053 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,850–$14,660, delivery in 7–14 days, 242 carriers on the New Haven side and 42 in Santa Maria.

  • 3,053 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,850–$14,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,053 miles (2,588 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
242 (131 interstate)
Movers at destination
42 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Maria → New Haven

Santa Maria sits about 3,053 miles west of New Haven, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,850 to $14,660 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

On the New Haven side there are 242 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (131 of them authorized for interstate work), and 42 around Santa Maria (23 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 Maria.

New Haven has a population of about 138,774 and Santa Maria about 111,390. New Haven is considerably denser (7,167 people per square mile versus 4,812), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Connecticut, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from New Haven to Santa Maria

Full-service estimate for 3,053 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,940 $4,810 $5,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,910 $7,210 $8,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,850 $12,020 $14,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,760 $19,220 $23,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,680 $26,430 $32,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,190–$5,910

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

Portable container

$3,740–$5,510

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

Full-service mover

$9,850–$14,660

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Haven (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57911
MC
179376
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408453
MC
1100215
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4245583
MC
1644874
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285714
MC
1039635
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

John Degrand & Son INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
272172
MC
15100
Based in
West Haven, CT 06516 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1539801
MC
847413
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Anthony Augliera Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57994
MC
60406
Based in
East Haven, CT 06512 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nova Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
788061
MC
610730
Based in
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 242 movers in New Haven

Near Santa Maria (destination)

Johnboy'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2383920
MC
818987
Based in
Oceano, CA 93445 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153048
MC
11663
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Sarabia Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2844846
MC
953585
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Rivera Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2807289
MC
1030656
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cal Coast Ag Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4380715
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Triple A Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2356410
MC
807169
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Louie'S Central Coast Movers & Laborers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2069509
MC
723441
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968090
MC
698504
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93458 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Haven to Santa Maria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,940 to $5,860 for a studio, $5,910 to $8,800 for a one-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,660 for a two-bedroom, $15,760 to $23,450 for a three-bedroom and $21,680 to $32,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Maria from New Haven?

About 3,053 road miles (2,588 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Connecticut 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 Haven to Santa Maria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,190 to $5,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,740 to $5,510. 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 Haven–Santa Maria corridor.