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

Movers from Santa Barbara to Scottsdale

About 534 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,930–$5,850, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 431 in Scottsdale.

  • 534 miroad distance
  • 9 h 54 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,930–$5,8502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 534 miles (452 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 54 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
431 (174 interstate)

Reverse: Scottsdale → Santa Barbara

The route from Santa Barbara, CA to Scottsdale, AZ covers roughly 534 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the 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 $3,930 to $5,850 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 54 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 431 around Scottsdale (174 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 Scottsdale.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Scottsdale about 243,006. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,312), 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 Scottsdale

Full-service estimate for 534 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,570 $1,920 $2,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,360 $2,880 $3,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,930 $4,800 $5,850
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,300 $7,680 $9,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,660 $10,560 $12,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$850–$1,200

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

Portable container

$1,500–$2,200

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

Full-service mover

$3,930–$5,850

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 Scottsdale (destination)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
428823
MC
227271
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lime Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308648
MC
1050951
Based in
Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (480) 695-1420 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muscular Moving Men LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1829172
MC
691493
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85050 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (602) 550-3311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rr Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3587969
MC
1226450
Based in
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (310) 803-3994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circle H Intermodal Limited Partnership

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2539572
MC
883427
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (702) 901-9494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brenke Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357390
MC
807595
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (602) 675-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Az 615 Movers LLC

USDOT
4477696
MC
1768018
Based in
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (480) 991-1805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Team Six

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Team Six LLC

USDOT
2315604
MC
101725
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (480) 848-1872 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 431 movers in Scottsdale

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,340 for a studio, $2,360 to $3,510 for a one-bedroom, $3,930 to $5,850 for a two-bedroom, $6,300 to $9,370 for a three-bedroom and $8,660 to $12,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Scottsdale from Santa Barbara?

About 534 road miles (452 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 54 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 Scottsdale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $850 to $1,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,500 to $2,200. 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–Scottsdale corridor.