Santa Barbara, CA → Bentonville, AR · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Bentonville

About 1,696 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,640–$9,870, delivery in 5–10 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 57 in Bentonville.

1,696 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,640–$9,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Barbara, California
To: Bentonville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,696 miles (1,438 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to Bentonville is a cross-country move of roughly 1,696 road miles, heading east from California to Arkansas.

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 $6,640 to $9,870 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

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 57 around Bentonville (43 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 Bentonville.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Bentonville about 60,000. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,528), 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 Arkansas 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 Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 1,696 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,650	$3,240	$3,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,980	$4,860	$5,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,640	$8,090	$9,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,620	$12,950	$15,800
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,600	$17,800	$21,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,340–$3,310

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

Portable container

$2,530–$3,730

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

Full-service mover

$6,640–$9,870

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 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 Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC

USDOT: 63585
MC: 311233
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 204-4297 Verify on FMCSA

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3264958
MC: 1029820
Based in: Springdale, AR 72762 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R & R Packaging INC

USDOT: 838084
MC: 436271
Based in: Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (479) 787-7005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC

USDOT: 1543877
MC: 574367
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (479) 271-8228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC

USDOT: 3219041
MC: 1006995
Based in: Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (479) 636-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Bentonville

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Bentonville accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,650 to $3,950 for a studio, $3,980 to $5,920 for a one-bedroom, $6,640 to $9,870 for a two-bedroom, $10,620 to $15,800 for a three-bedroom and $14,600 to $21,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from Santa Barbara?

About 1,696 road miles (1,438 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arkansas 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 Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,340 to $3,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,530 to $3,730. 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–Bentonville corridor.