Santa Cruz, CA

Roseville, CA → Santa Cruz, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Roseville to Santa Cruz

About 153 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,660–$3,960, delivery in 1–2 days, 721 carriers on the Roseville side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 153 miroad distance
  • 3 h 20 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,660–$3,9602-bedroom estimate
Photo: Don DeBold from San Jose, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 153 miles (130 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 20 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
721 (423 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Roseville

The route from Roseville, CA to Santa Cruz, CA covers roughly 153 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,660 to $3,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 20 min.

On the Roseville side there are 721 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (423 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 interstate). For an in-state 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.

Roseville has a population of about 167,302 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 3,351 in Roseville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Roseville to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 153 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,600 $1,950 $2,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,660 $3,250 $3,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,260 $5,200 $6,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,860 $7,150 $8,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$310–$430

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

Portable container

$1,160–$1,700

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

Full-service mover

$2,660–$3,960

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Roseville, CA → 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 Roseville (origin)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2148443
MC
769666
Based in
Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 119 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2780515
MC
925803
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95834 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Divine Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1134917
MC
461462
Based in
Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1380891
MC
526609
Based in
Rio Linda, CA 95673 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Registan INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3872360
MC
1418146
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Kingdom Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1793303
MC
652796
Based in
Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

United Tran Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3076183
MC
64026
Based in
Roseville, CA 95747 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792231
MC
931554
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 721 movers in Roseville

Near Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

Delivertron

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

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

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

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

Full Load

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roseville to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,600 to $2,380 for a one-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,960 for a two-bedroom, $4,260 to $6,340 for a three-bedroom and $5,860 to $8,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Roseville?

About 153 road miles (130 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Roseville and Santa Cruz are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Roseville to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $310 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,700. 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 Roseville–Santa Cruz corridor.