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Pullman, WA → Santa Barbara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Pullman to Santa Barbara

About 1,017 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,600–$8,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 17 carriers on the Pullman side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 1,017 miroad distance
  • 18 h 14 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,600–$8,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,017 miles (862 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 14 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
17 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Pullman

Moving from Pullman to Santa Barbara is a long-distance move of roughly 1,017 road miles, heading south from Washington 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 $5,600 to $8,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 14 min.

On the Pullman side there are 17 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.

Pullman has a population of about 32,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 2,958 in Pullman), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pullman to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 1,017 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,360 $4,100 $5,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,600 $6,830 $8,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,960 $10,920 $13,330
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,320 $15,020 $18,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$5,600–$8,330

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 Pullman (origin)

Pratt Mayflower

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pratt Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
27491
MC
89215
Based in
Pullman, WA 99163 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (509) 332-2505 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clearwater Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3987261
MC
1494710
Based in
Moscow, ID 83843 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (208) 207-7888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cityservicevalcon

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Coleman Oil Company LLC

USDOT
253466
MC
192233
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
563 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (208) 799-2000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Madden Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816290
MC
1064395
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (208) 413-5097 Route Verify on FMCSA

Huber Action Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
441441
MC
241696
Based in
Colfax, WA 99111 (16 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (509) 397-2343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lewiston Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: My Mechanic LLC

USDOT
1495851
MC
562327
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (208) 743-2530 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary Anderson LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1396334
Based in
Potlatch, ID 83855 (22 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (208) 875-0735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transfer Trinaco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
443887
MC
89153
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (208) 746-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Pullman

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 Pullman to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,360 to $5,000 for a one-bedroom, $5,600 to $8,330 for a two-bedroom, $8,960 to $13,330 for a three-bedroom and $12,320 to $18,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Pullman?

About 1,017 road miles (862 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Washington 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 Pullman to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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 Pullman–Santa Barbara corridor.