C Ranch Transport LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2991875
- MC
- 1167029
- Based in
- Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
Santa Monica sits about 1,459 miles west of San Marcos, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to California that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $6,420 to $9,560 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the San Marcos side there are 94 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 of them authorized for interstate work), and 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Monica.
San Marcos has a population of about 72,000 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 1,738 in San Marcos), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from San Marcos to Santa Monica
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,570 | $3,130 | $3,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,700 | $5,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,420 | $7,830 | $9,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,280 | $12,530 | $15,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,130 | $17,230 | $21,030 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$2,100–$2,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,320–$3,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$6,420–$9,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Moving companies for this route
Near San Marcos (origin)
Bobcat Movers
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Bobcat Movers LLC
- USDOT
- 3659947
- MC
- 1264932
- Based in
- San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Hank Dewitt Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1834622
- MC
- 737654
- Based in
- San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Blackstar Logistics
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Kidd Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 3642789
- MC
- 1252496
- Based in
- Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Mj Transport Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4437014
- MC
- 1746652
- Based in
- San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1 truck
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Kathwa LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2175568
- MC
- 914576
- Based in
- Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Moving Company
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Cap City Movers LLC
- USDOT
- 4039461
- MC
- 1528182
- Based in
- Uhland, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
International Fast Movers LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4391970
- MC
- 1723014
- Based in
- Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Near Santa Monica (destination)
Clutter INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2719785
- MC
- 934868
- Based in
- Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 191 trucks, 382 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Arru Group INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4420956
- MC
- 1738102
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 52 trucks, 180 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Ing Logistics
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1778992
- MC
- 648911
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 21 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Dsd Trucking INC
Interstate carrier
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 465743
- MC
- 309255
- Based in
- Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 39 trucks, 31 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Grt Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3410979
- MC
- 1099772
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 35 trucks, 80 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Harmony Home Remodels
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4468385
- MC
- 1763223
- Based in
- Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 33 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Dlvr
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3471374
- MC
- 1136305
- Based in
- Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 25 trucks, 55 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Melogistix INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3479671
- MC
- 1141564
- Based in
- LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 25 trucks, 48 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020