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St. Augustine, FL

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

Movers from Santa Barbara to St. Augustine

About 2,660 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,730–$12,990, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 71 in St. Augustine.

  • 2,660 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,730–$12,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,660 miles (2,255 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (35 interstate)

Reverse: St. Augustine → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to St. Augustine is a cross-country move of roughly 2,660 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 $8,730 to $12,990 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 46 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 71 around St. Augustine (35 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 St. Augustine.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and St. Augustine about 16,000. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,505), 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 St. Augustine

Full-service estimate for 2,660 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,490 $4,260 $5,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,240 $6,390 $7,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,730 $10,650 $12,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,970 $17,040 $20,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,210 $23,430 $28,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,630–$5,130

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

Portable container

$3,390–$4,990

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

Full-service mover

$8,730–$12,990

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 St. Augustine (destination)

Champion Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1633941
MC
602443
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32092 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (904) 521-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transway Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480971
MC
858578
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (904) 239-1036 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ezcon Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4309942
MC
1679736
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (904) 490-8593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minorcan Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
314177
MC
207187
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (904) 824-3500 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Florida Transfer & Relocation INC

USDOT
1447613
MC
547090
Based in
Saint Augusitne, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unitrans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014357
MC
717943
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32086 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (904) 294-9024 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Van Lines

Interstate carrier

Legal name: T & J Truck Leasing LLC

USDOT
3262059
MC
1028487
Based in
St Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (904) 794-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helping Hands Movers Of St Augustine INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4574830
MC
1820223
Based in
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (904) 229-4118 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in St. Augustine

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,490 to $5,200 for a studio, $5,240 to $7,800 for a one-bedroom, $8,730 to $12,990 for a two-bedroom, $13,970 to $20,790 for a three-bedroom and $19,210 to $28,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Augustine from Santa Barbara?

About 2,660 road miles (2,255 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 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 St. Augustine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,630 to $5,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,390 to $4,990. 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–St. Augustine corridor.