Santa Barbara, CA → Bend, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Bend

About 793 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,790–$7,120, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 51 in Bend.

793 miroad distance
14 h 22 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,790–$7,1202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Barbara, California
To: Bend, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 793 miles (672 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 22 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 51 (27 interstate)

Reverse: Bend → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to Bend is a long-distance move of roughly 793 road miles, heading north from California to Oregon.

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 $4,790 to $7,120 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 14 h 22 min.

On the Santa Barbara side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 51 around Bend (27 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 Bend.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Bend about 107,342. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 2,952), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Barbara to Bend

Full-service estimate for 793 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,910	$2,340	$2,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,790	$5,840	$7,120
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,660	$9,340	$11,400
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,530	$12,840	$15,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$4,790–$7,120

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

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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 Santa Barbara (origin)

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

Near Bend (destination)

Prestige Moving & Storagebend INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cascade Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1763361
MC: 644479
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (541) 383-3362 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Morgan W Parker LLC

USDOT: 2814562
MC: 106973
Based in: Bend, OR 97701 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (218) 779-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Move Movers Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3592710
MC: 1217482
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (541) 410-4889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ger-Bear LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3562205
MC: 1253823
Based in: Bend, OR 97701 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (707) 498-8622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Live Junkless

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Live Junkless LLC

USDOT: 4230476
MC: 1636643
Based in: Bend, OR 97703 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (541) 550-1240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prestige Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 620780
MC: 482315
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (503) 550-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northland Furniture Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Genesis Acquisition Company LLC

USDOT: 3406851
MC: 1097552
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (541) 389-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jsm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4109253
MC: 1615508
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (541) 419-4446 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Bend

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Barbara to Bend?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,850 for a studio, $2,870 to $4,270 for a one-bedroom, $4,790 to $7,120 for a two-bedroom, $7,660 to $11,400 for a three-bedroom and $10,530 to $15,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bend from Santa Barbara?

About 793 road miles (672 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 22 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Oregon 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 Santa Barbara to Bend?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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 Santa Barbara–Bend corridor.