Myrtle Beach, SC

Santa Barbara, CA → Myrtle Beach, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Myrtle Beach

About 2,739 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,600–$12,800, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 148 in Myrtle Beach.

  • 2,739 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,600–$12,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,739 miles (2,322 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
148 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Myrtle Beach → Santa Barbara

The route from Santa Barbara, CA to Myrtle Beach, SC covers roughly 2,739 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 $8,600 to $12,800 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 47 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 148 around Myrtle Beach (97 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 Myrtle Beach.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Myrtle Beach about 39,000. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,524), 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 South 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 Myrtle Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,739 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,440 $4,200 $5,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,160 $6,290 $7,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,600 $10,490 $12,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,760 $16,780 $20,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,920 $23,070 $28,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,860–$5,460

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

Portable container

$3,460–$5,090

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

Full-service mover

$8,600–$12,800

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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
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

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate
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

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate
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

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

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate
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

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

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

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

Near Myrtle Beach (destination)

Gohn Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415220
MC
1468264
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
54 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Turner Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1937216
MC
691220
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Speedy-Pak

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
283652
MC
227521
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Two Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
938286
MC
403453
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Aceway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3576625
MC
1206639
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Strand Import & Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915507
MC
488963
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Positive Moves Relocation And Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1605825
MC
1382498
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All My Sons Of Myrtle Beach LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782266
MC
1354412
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 148 movers in Myrtle Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Barbara to Myrtle Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,440 to $5,120 for a studio, $5,160 to $7,680 for a one-bedroom, $8,600 to $12,800 for a two-bedroom, $13,760 to $20,470 for a three-bedroom and $18,920 to $28,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Myrtle Beach from Santa Barbara?

About 2,739 road miles (2,322 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 South 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 Myrtle Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,860 to $5,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,090. 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–Myrtle Beach corridor.