Santa Barbara, CA → Jackson, MS · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Jackson

About 2,009 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,100–$10,560, delivery in 5–10 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 173 in Jackson.

2,009 miroad distance
35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,100–$10,5602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Barbara, California
To: Jackson, Mississippi
Road distance: ≈ 2,009 miles (1,703 straight-line)
Drive time: 35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 173 (113 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Santa Barbara

The route from Santa Barbara, CA to Jackson, MS covers roughly 2,009 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 $7,100 to $10,560 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 35 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 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Jackson about 141,196. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,376), 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 Mississippi 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 Jackson

Full-service estimate for 2,009 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,840	$3,460	$4,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,260	$5,190	$6,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,100	$8,660	$10,560
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,360	$13,850	$16,900
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,620	$19,050	$23,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,810–$3,970

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

Portable container

$2,810–$4,140

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

Full-service mover

$7,100–$10,560

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 Jackson (destination)

Gulf Relay LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2068379
MC: 723111
Based in: Clinton, MS 39056 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 249 trucks, 247 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (601) 487-4853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kllm Expedited Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 749588
MC: 339564
Based in: Richland, MS 39218 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 146 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (800) 925-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Jackson LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 327397
MC: 1099753
Based in: Jackson, MS 39209 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (346) 422-3019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Baxter Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4130332
MC: 1581497
Based in: Jackson, MS 39213 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (479) 236-2820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allegiance LLC

USDOT: 913816
MC: 395598
Based in: Ridgeland, MS 39157 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (601) 853-9644 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ajc Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2816501
MC: 1033161
Based in: Jackson, MS 39201 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (470) 252-2002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Honorable Jones Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC

USDOT: 4109408
MC: 1670838
Based in: Jackson, MS 39203 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (504) 298-8778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Invictus Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3469769
MC: 1161870
Based in: Jackson, MS 39211 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 556-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 173 movers in Jackson

Tips for this move

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.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,560 for a two-bedroom, $11,360 to $16,900 for a three-bedroom and $15,620 to $23,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Santa Barbara?

About 2,009 road miles (1,703 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Mississippi 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 Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,810 to $3,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,140. 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–Jackson corridor.