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Farmington, NM

Santa Clarita, CA → Farmington, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Clarita to Farmington

About 710 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,270–$6,360, delivery in 2–5 days, 605 carriers on the Santa Clarita side and 18 in Farmington.

  • 710 miroad distance
  • 12 h 57 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,270–$6,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 710 miles (602 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 57 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
605 (262 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Farmington → Santa Clarita

Farmington sits about 710 miles east of Santa Clarita, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New Mexico that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,270 to $6,360 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 12 h 57 min.

On the Santa Clarita side there are 605 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 of them authorized for interstate work), and 18 around Farmington (10 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 Farmington.

Santa Clarita has a population of about 228,430 and Farmington about 46,000. Santa Clarita is considerably denser (3,230 people per square mile versus 1,353), 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 New Mexico 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 Clarita to Farmington

Full-service estimate for 710 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,710 $2,080 $2,540
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,560 $3,130 $3,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,270 $5,210 $6,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,840 $8,340 $10,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,400 $11,470 $13,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,450

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

Portable container

$1,650–$2,430

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

Full-service mover

$4,270–$6,360

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 Clarita (origin)

Hasa INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
171496
MC
764166
Based in
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
164 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (661) 259-5848 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zurich Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC

USDOT
1848932
MC
771392
Based in
Sylmar, CA 91342 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (310) 513-1348 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Adams Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1183612
MC
473323
Based in
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (747) 800-5503 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3305894
MC
1049260
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (818) 568-7787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2275944
MC
1790211
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (310) 859-1028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Altar Boys Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rigos Delivery Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
2824890
MC
942690
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (800) 478-1664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation

USDOT
2569585
MC
897757
Based in
Chatworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (818) 332-9701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983945
MC
1492541
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (818) 993-8813 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 605 movers in Santa Clarita

Near Farmington (destination)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407421
MC
1097825
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (505) 947-0874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James Earnest Crawley Sr

USDOT
1547269
MC
575049
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (505) 328-1270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4113688
MC
1571779
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (505) 787-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jumbo INC

USDOT
2197486
MC
762577
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (505) 860-4837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4345820
MC
1698556
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (917) 538-5809 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043152
MC
436625
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (505) 486-4820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ray Bradshaw

USDOT
602854
MC
475333
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (505) 333-7344 Route Verify on FMCSA

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1088138
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (505) 327-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Farmington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Clarita to Farmington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,540 for a studio, $2,560 to $3,820 for a one-bedroom, $4,270 to $6,360 for a two-bedroom, $6,840 to $10,170 for a three-bedroom and $9,400 to $13,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Farmington from Santa Clarita?

About 710 road miles (602 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 57 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 New Mexico 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 Clarita to Farmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,650 to $2,430. 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 Clarita–Farmington corridor.