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Menifee, CA

Santa Barbara, CA → Menifee, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Menifee

About 180 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,780–$4,140, delivery in 1–2 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 250 in Menifee.

  • 180 miroad distance
  • 3 h 48 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,780–$4,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 180 miles (153 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 48 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
250 (139 interstate)

Reverse: Menifee → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to Menifee is a regional long-distance move of roughly 180 road miles, heading east within California.

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 $2,780 to $4,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 48 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 250 around Menifee (139 interstate). For an in-state 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 Menifee.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Menifee about 118,592. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 2,205), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Santa Barbara to Menifee

Full-service estimate for 180 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,670 $2,040 $2,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,780 $3,400 $4,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,460 $5,430 $6,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,130 $7,470 $9,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$330–$470

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

Portable container

$1,180–$1,740

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

Full-service mover

$2,780–$4,140

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 Menifee (destination)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442430
MC
1118385
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (626) 241-4120 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1485614
MC
559663
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (951) 264-4215 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2999800
MC
23462
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (661) 466-3055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3539653
MC
1586923
Based in
Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (951) 389-3981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ditta Express LLC

USDOT
2942627
MC
17722
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (951) 892-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jg & Sons Trucking INC

USDOT
1514756
MC
567057
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (951) 500-1992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 250 movers in Menifee

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,670 to $2,490 for a one-bedroom, $2,780 to $4,140 for a two-bedroom, $4,460 to $6,630 for a three-bedroom and $6,130 to $9,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Menifee from Santa Barbara?

About 180 road miles (153 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Santa Barbara and Menifee are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Santa Barbara to Menifee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,740. 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–Menifee corridor.