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Kerrville, TX

Santa Barbara, CA → Kerrville, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Kerrville

About 1,461 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,430–$9,570, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 31 in Kerrville.

  • 1,461 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,430–$9,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,461 miles (1,238 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
31 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Kerrville → Santa Barbara

The route from Santa Barbara, CA to Kerrville, TX covers roughly 1,461 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 $6,430 to $9,570 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 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 31 around Kerrville (7 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 Kerrville.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Kerrville about 25,000. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,068), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Barbara to Kerrville

Full-service estimate for 1,461 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,570 $3,140 $3,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,860 $4,700 $5,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,430 $7,840 $9,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,290 $12,550 $15,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,140 $17,250 $21,040

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,970

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,420

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

Full-service mover

$6,430–$9,570

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 Kerrville (destination)

Riverhills Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jacksons Investment LLC

USDOT
3561425
MC
1196218
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (830) 329-7272 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Surplus Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ranger Trailers INC

USDOT
1066545
MC
653372
Based in
Comfort, TX 78013 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (830) 775-2580 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Rose Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rosalba Avalos

USDOT
1779973
MC
649192
Based in
Comfort, TX 78013 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (210) 452-1258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverhills Enterprise LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3569383
MC
1201808
Based in
Center Point, TX 78010 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (830) 890-8230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Moving & Climate Controlled Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Stephen Rodriguez

USDOT
2303224
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (830) 896-1993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Krv Enterprises LLC Series-A

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2374602
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (830) 895-5580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ivycreek Reflections

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Integrity Movers LLC

USDOT
3298576
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (830) 777-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midnight Express

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Midnight Express Transportation

USDOT
3362044
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (830) 285-4210 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Kerrville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,830 for a studio, $3,860 to $5,740 for a one-bedroom, $6,430 to $9,570 for a two-bedroom, $10,290 to $15,310 for a three-bedroom and $14,140 to $21,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kerrville from Santa Barbara?

About 1,461 road miles (1,238 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Kerrville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,420. 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–Kerrville corridor.