Redmond, WA → Santa Cruz, CA · Long-distance move
About 873 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,170–$7,690, delivery in 2–5 days, 359 carriers on the Redmond side and 27 in Santa Cruz.
The route from Redmond, WA to Santa Cruz, CA covers roughly 873 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,170 to $7,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 45 min.
On the Redmond side there are 359 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (118 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.
Redmond has a population of about 76,000 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,422 and 4,942 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,070 | $2,520 | $3,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,170 | $6,300 | $7,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,270 | $10,090 | $12,310 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,370 | $13,870 | $16,920 |
$1,200–$1,690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,800–$2,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,170–$7,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redmond, WA → Santa Cruz, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,080 for a studio, $3,100 to $4,610 for a one-bedroom, $5,170 to $7,690 for a two-bedroom, $8,270 to $12,310 for a three-bedroom and $11,370 to $16,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 873 road miles (740 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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.
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 Redmond–Santa Cruz corridor.