Santa Clara, CA → Hattiesburg, MS · Cross-country move
About 2,241 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,140, delivery in 7–14 days, 292 carriers on the Santa Clara side and 50 in Hattiesburg.
The route from Santa Clara, CA to Hattiesburg, MS covers roughly 2,241 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,490 to $11,140 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 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Santa Clara side there are 292 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 50 around Hattiesburg (36 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 Hattiesburg.
Santa Clara has a population of about 133,446 and Hattiesburg about 48,000. Santa Clara is considerably denser (6,975 people per square mile versus 912), 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 Mississippi than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,650 | $4,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,490 | $5,480 | $6,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,490 | $9,130 | $11,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,980 | $14,610 | $17,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,480 | $20,090 | $24,520 |
$3,050–$4,310
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,020–$4,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,490–$11,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Santa Clara, CA → Hattiesburg, MS. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,490 to $6,690 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,140 for a two-bedroom, $11,980 to $17,830 for a three-bedroom and $16,480 to $24,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,241 road miles (1,899 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Mississippi 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,050 to $4,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,020 to $4,440. 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.
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 Clara–Hattiesburg corridor.