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Santa Barbara, CA → Kingman, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Kingman

About 387 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,380–$5,020, delivery in 1–3 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 15 in Kingman.

  • 387 miroad distance
  • 7 h 22 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,380–$5,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 387 miles (328 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 22 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
15 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Kingman → Santa Barbara

The route from Santa Barbara, CA to Kingman, AZ covers roughly 387 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,380 to $5,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 22 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 15 around Kingman (8 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 Kingman.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Kingman about 35,000. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 871), 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 Arizona 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 Kingman

Full-service estimate for 387 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,030 $2,470 $3,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,380 $4,120 $5,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,400 $6,590 $8,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,430 $9,060 $11,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$550–$770

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

Portable container

$1,370–$2,010

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

Full-service mover

$3,380–$5,020

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 Kingman (destination)

Sin City Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sin City Logistics LLC

USDOT
2873747
MC
963967
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (725) 666-9948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gm Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Juan Guerra

USDOT
1908707
MC
684688
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (928) 279-2975 Route Verify on FMCSA

Albatross

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Albatross LLC

USDOT
3314156
MC
1053287
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 293-0302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rv Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Richard Kibler

USDOT
2462187
Based in
Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (928) 303-4501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evan Rocks Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3123336
MC
89199
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (530) 414-0369 Route Verify on FMCSA

One Last Time LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3417923
MC
1104036
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (928) 897-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cmv Harmony Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cezar Cobrescu

USDOT
2545912
MC
886275
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (928) 293-0095 Route Verify on FMCSA

4 Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2861605
MC
959532
Based in
Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (406) 499-9052 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Kingman

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,030 to $3,010 for a one-bedroom, $3,380 to $5,020 for a two-bedroom, $5,400 to $8,040 for a three-bedroom and $7,430 to $11,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kingman from Santa Barbara?

About 387 road miles (328 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 22 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Kingman?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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–Kingman corridor.