Santa Barbara, CA → Syracuse, NY · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Syracuse

About 2,826 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,830–$14,620, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 195 in Syracuse.

2,826 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,830–$14,6202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Barbara, California
To: Syracuse, New York
Road distance: ≈ 2,826 miles (2,395 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 195 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Syracuse → Santa Barbara

Moving from Santa Barbara to Syracuse is a cross-country move of roughly 2,826 road miles, heading northeast from California to New York.

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 $9,830 to $14,620 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 49 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 195 around Syracuse (66 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 Syracuse.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Syracuse about 144,896. Syracuse is the denser city (5,921 people per square mile versus 4,549 in Santa Barbara), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Santa Barbara to Syracuse

Full-service estimate for 2,826 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,930	$4,790	$5,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,900	$7,190	$8,770
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,830	$11,980	$14,620
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,720	$19,170	$23,390
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,620	$26,360	$32,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,950–$5,580

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

Portable container

$3,540–$5,210

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

Full-service mover

$9,830–$14,620

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

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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 Syracuse (destination)

Byrne

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Byrne Dairy INC

USDOT: 507065
MC: 272793
Based in: Lafayette, NY 13084 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (315) 475-2111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kml Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2285191
MC: 783550
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (315) 218-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&m Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2578746
MC: 902504
Based in: East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (315) 450-0214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vansantis Development INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619445
MC: 296470
Based in: Liverpool, NY 13090 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (315) 317-1179 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Foods INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 334493
MC: 297076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13206 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (315) 437-4636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1994986
MC: 966099
Based in: Minoa, NY 13116 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (315) 430-4014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atc Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1597065
MC: 590821
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13208 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (315) 399-5330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delaney Worldwide INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 561250
MC: 162076
Based in: Syracuse, NY 13209 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (315) 453-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 195 movers in Syracuse

Tips for this move

Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
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).

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,930 to $5,850 for a studio, $5,900 to $8,770 for a one-bedroom, $9,830 to $14,620 for a two-bedroom, $15,720 to $23,390 for a three-bedroom and $21,620 to $32,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Syracuse from Santa Barbara?

About 2,826 road miles (2,395 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 New York 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 Syracuse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,950 to $5,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,540 to $5,210. 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–Syracuse corridor.