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Port St. Lucie, FL

Santa Barbara, CA → Port St. Lucie, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Port St. Lucie

About 2,795 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,970–$13,350, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

  • 2,795 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,970–$13,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,795 miles (2,369 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to Port St. Lucie is a cross-country move of roughly 2,795 road miles, heading east from California to Florida.

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 $8,970 to $13,350 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 48 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 271 around Port St. Lucie (104 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 Port St. Lucie.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,719), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Barbara to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 2,795 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,590 $4,380 $5,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,380 $6,570 $8,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,970 $10,940 $13,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,360 $17,510 $21,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,740 $24,080 $29,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,920–$5,540

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

Portable container

$3,510–$5,170

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

Full-service mover

$8,970–$13,350

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Santa Barbara, CA → Port St. Lucie, FL. 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 Port St. Lucie (destination)

Two Men And A Truck - Treasure Coast

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 4

USDOT
4445487
MC
1751074
Based in
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (513) 550-4706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luma Logistic Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3484884
MC
1144987
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34987 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

We Do It All For You LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4153846
MC
1595104
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (954) 213-4144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vyto Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170922
MC
118277
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (708) 717-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Service Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
756366
MC
341513
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34984 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (954) 520-2325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bmsi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3580467
MC
1209251
Based in
Ft Pierce, FL 34950 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 201-7866 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turbo Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2350492
MC
804603
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (772) 224-5094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calomar Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3883845
MC
1425767
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (305) 504-4614 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 271 movers in Port St. Lucie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Barbara to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,590 to $5,340 for a studio, $5,380 to $8,010 for a one-bedroom, $8,970 to $13,350 for a two-bedroom, $14,360 to $21,360 for a three-bedroom and $19,740 to $29,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Santa Barbara?

About 2,795 road miles (2,369 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 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 Florida 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 Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,920 to $5,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,510 to $5,170. 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–Port St. Lucie corridor.