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Farmington, NM

Santa Barbara, CA → Farmington, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Farmington

About 788 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,490–$6,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 18 in Farmington.

  • 788 miroad distance
  • 14 h 17 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,490–$6,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 788 miles (668 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 17 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Farmington → Santa Barbara

The route from Santa Barbara, CA to Farmington, NM covers roughly 788 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,490 to $6,670 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 17 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 18 around Farmington (10 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 Farmington.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Farmington about 46,000. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,353), 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 New Mexico 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 Farmington

Full-service estimate for 788 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,190 $2,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,690 $3,280 $4,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,490 $5,470 $6,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,180 $8,750 $10,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,870 $12,040 $14,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,530

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

Full-service mover

$4,490–$6,670

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 Farmington (destination)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407421
MC
1097825
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (505) 947-0874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James Earnest Crawley Sr

USDOT
1547269
MC
575049
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (505) 328-1270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4113688
MC
1571779
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (505) 787-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jumbo INC

USDOT
2197486
MC
762577
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (505) 860-4837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4345820
MC
1698556
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (917) 538-5809 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043152
MC
436625
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (505) 486-4820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ray Bradshaw

USDOT
602854
MC
475333
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (505) 333-7344 Route Verify on FMCSA

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1088138
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (505) 327-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Farmington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,670 for a two-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a three-bedroom and $9,870 to $14,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Farmington from Santa Barbara?

About 788 road miles (668 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 17 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 New Mexico 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 Farmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,530. 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–Farmington corridor.