Santa Barbara, CA → Shreveport, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Shreveport

About 1,766 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,850–$10,190, delivery in 5–10 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 81 in Shreveport.

1,766 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,850–$10,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Barbara, California
To: Shreveport, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,766 miles (1,497 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Shreveport → Santa Barbara

Shreveport sits about 1,766 miles east of Santa Barbara, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Louisiana that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,850 to $10,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 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 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,740), 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 Louisiana 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 Shreveport

Full-service estimate for 1,766 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,740	$3,340	$4,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,110	$5,010	$6,110
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,850	$8,350	$10,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,960	$13,360	$16,300
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,070	$18,370	$22,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,410–$3,410

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

Portable container

$2,600–$3,820

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

Full-service mover

$6,850–$10,190

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 Shreveport (destination)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Multi Merchants INC

USDOT: 329976
MC: 214531
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (318) 424-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 531994
MC: 377432
Based in: Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (318) 938-7489 Route Verify on FMCSA

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC

USDOT: 4709194
MC: 78051792
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (318) 250-7575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3017195
MC: 32377
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (318) 525-6114 Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3172857
MC: 1345099
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (318) 891-1080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2124241
MC: 826909
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (318) 549-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6061387
MC: 56780556
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (469) 479-6685 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3412395
MC: 1702771
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (318) 465-4270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Shreveport

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Shreveport accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,740 to $4,080 for a studio, $4,110 to $6,110 for a one-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,190 for a two-bedroom, $10,960 to $16,300 for a three-bedroom and $15,070 to $22,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Shreveport from Santa Barbara?

About 1,766 road miles (1,497 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Louisiana 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 Shreveport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,410 to $3,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,600 to $3,820. 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–Shreveport corridor.