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Santa Barbara, CA → High Point, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to High Point

About 2,631 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,490–$12,630, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 274 in High Point.

  • 2,631 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,490–$12,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,631 miles (2,230 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
274 (195 interstate)

Reverse: High Point → Santa Barbara

The route from Santa Barbara, CA to High Point, NC covers roughly 2,631 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,490 to $12,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 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 274 around High Point (195 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 High Point.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and High Point about 120,571. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 2,022), 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 North Carolina 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 High Point

Full-service estimate for 2,631 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,400 $4,140 $5,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,090 $6,210 $7,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,490 $10,350 $12,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,580 $16,570 $20,210
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,680 $22,780 $27,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,600–$5,090

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

Portable container

$3,370–$4,950

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

Full-service mover

$8,490–$12,630

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 High Point (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Service First Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1326554
MC
517070
Based in
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (336) 650-9986 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921664
MC
985394
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27409 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (336) 553-6570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408962
MC
828920
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (336) 417-1081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shuler Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171840
MC
731259
Based in
Thomasville, NC 27360 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (336) 476-6477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138274
MC
97459
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27410 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (336) 580-8967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carr'S Freight Agent INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597857
MC
288282
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (336) 785-8792 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2506322
MC
869756
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (336) 662-0292 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 274 movers in High Point

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Barbara to High Point?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,400 to $5,050 for a studio, $5,090 to $7,580 for a one-bedroom, $8,490 to $12,630 for a two-bedroom, $13,580 to $20,210 for a three-bedroom and $18,680 to $27,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is High Point from Santa Barbara?

About 2,631 road miles (2,230 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 North Carolina 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 High Point?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,600 to $5,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,370 to $4,950. 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–High Point corridor.