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Santa Barbara, CA → Phoenix, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Phoenix

About 520 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,900–$5,800, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 1,433 in Phoenix.

  • 520 miroad distance
  • 9 h 40 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,900–$5,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 520 miles (440 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 40 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,433 (623 interstate)

Reverse: Phoenix → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to Phoenix is a long-distance move of roughly 520 road miles, heading east from California to Arizona.

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 $3,900 to $5,800 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 40 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 1,433 around Phoenix (623 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 Phoenix.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Phoenix about 1.7 million. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 3,105), 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 Phoenix

Full-service estimate for 520 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,560 $1,900 $2,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,340 $2,850 $3,480
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,900 $4,750 $5,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,230 $7,600 $9,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$830–$1,180

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,180

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

Full-service mover

$3,900–$5,800

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Santa Barbara, CA → Phoenix, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Phoenix (destination)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
428823
MC
227271
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT
4231291
MC
1637048
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85035 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
54283
MC
136818
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT
902604
MC
162691
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1788508
MC
651505
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1119424
MC
473382
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85009 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (602) 278-6004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3384102
MC
1087004
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85034 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (480) 306-6447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,433 movers in Phoenix

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,340 to $3,480 for a one-bedroom, $3,900 to $5,800 for a two-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,270 for a three-bedroom and $8,570 to $12,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Phoenix from Santa Barbara?

About 520 road miles (440 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Phoenix?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,180. 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–Phoenix corridor.