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Cedar Rapids, IA

Santa Barbara, CA → Cedar Rapids, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids

About 1,889 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,060–$10,500, delivery in 5–10 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.

  • 1,889 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,060–$10,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,889 miles (1,601 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
96 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Cedar Rapids → Santa Barbara

Cedar Rapids sits about 1,889 miles northeast of Santa Barbara, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Iowa that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,060 to $10,500 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 33 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 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,910), 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 Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids

Full-service estimate for 1,889 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,240 $5,170 $6,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,060 $8,610 $10,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,300 $13,780 $16,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,530 $18,940 $23,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,690–$3,800

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

Portable container

$2,710–$3,980

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

Full-service mover

$7,060–$10,500

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 Cedar Rapids (destination)

Crst The Transportation Solution INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Crst Expedited INC

USDOT
53773
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,362 trucks, 4,082 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 396-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Side Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
165881
MC
160875
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3,127 trucks, 566 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 390-4466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maher Bros Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87390
MC
45591
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 397-1296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Berns Moving INC

USDOT
2335297
MC
797856
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (319) 362-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kac Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327728
MC
1059946
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (319) 693-9043 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Glove Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC

USDOT
4572249
MC
1820278
Based in
Marion, IA 52302 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 393-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Porter Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2427654
MC
876222
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (319) 560-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allebach Hauling Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3495753
MC
1152036
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (319) 777-9705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Cedar Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Barbara to Cedar Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,300 for a one-bedroom, $7,060 to $10,500 for a two-bedroom, $11,300 to $16,810 for a three-bedroom and $15,530 to $23,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cedar Rapids from Santa Barbara?

About 1,889 road miles (1,601 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,690 to $3,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,980. 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–Cedar Rapids corridor.