Santa Rosa, CA

Orlando, FL → Santa Rosa, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Orlando to Santa Rosa

About 2,910 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,180–$13,660, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,200 carriers on the Orlando side and 88 in Santa Rosa.

  • 2,910 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,180–$13,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,910 miles (2,466 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,200 (385 interstate)
Movers at destination
88 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Rosa → Orlando

Moving from Orlando to Santa Rosa is a cross-country move of roughly 2,910 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to 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 $9,180 to $13,660 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Orlando side there are 1,200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (385 of them authorized for interstate work), and 88 around Santa Rosa (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 Rosa.

Orlando has a population of about 333,888 and Santa Rosa about 179,437. Santa Rosa is the denser city (4,191 people per square mile versus 2,781 in Orlando), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Orlando to Santa Rosa

Full-service estimate for 2,910 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,670 $4,480 $5,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,510 $6,720 $8,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,180 $11,200 $13,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,690 $17,910 $21,850
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,200 $24,630 $30,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,040–$5,700

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

Portable container

$3,620–$5,320

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

Full-service mover

$9,180–$13,660

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 Orlando (origin)

Client Choice LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4147606
MC
1591558
Based in
Orlando, FL 32805 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Royal Trucking Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2534394
MC
712152
Based in
Orlando, FL 32809 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Colbert Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6899824
MC
51207034
Based in
Orlando, FL 32839 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Delco Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3124710
MC
89944
Based in
Orlando, FL 32829 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Gd Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2854652
MC
955645
Based in
Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

1st Class Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516919
MC
873384
Based in
Orlando, FL 32809 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

LA Rosa Del Monte Express Orlando LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4270194
MC
1658272
Based in
Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Distributors Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
694372
MC
321863
Based in
Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 1,200 movers in Orlando

Near Santa Rosa (destination)

Atech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1047145
MC
437810
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
178 trucks, 229 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ss Skikos INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2503797
MC
867907
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Atech Warehousing & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
572472
MC
278982
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Fresh Start Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4466174
MC
1762013
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

California Non Stop Towing Reliance Towing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3029605
Based in
Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Celis Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2594954
MC
921948
Based in
Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Careful Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1803378
MC
679758
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Redwood Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3654349
MC
1260854
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 88 movers in Santa Rosa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Orlando to Santa Rosa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,670 to $5,460 for a studio, $5,510 to $8,200 for a one-bedroom, $9,180 to $13,660 for a two-bedroom, $14,690 to $21,850 for a three-bedroom and $20,200 to $30,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Rosa from Orlando?

About 2,910 road miles (2,466 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Florida 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 Orlando to Santa Rosa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,040 to $5,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,620 to $5,320. 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 Orlando–Santa Rosa corridor.