Santa Clarita, CA → Surprise, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Santa Clarita to Surprise

About 413 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,480–$5,180, delivery in 1–3 days, 605 carriers on the Santa Clarita side and 435 in Surprise.

413 miroad distance
7 h 49 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,480–$5,1802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Clarita, California
To: Surprise, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 413 miles (350 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 49 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 605 (262 interstate)
Movers at destination: 435 (213 interstate)

Reverse: Surprise → Santa Clarita

The route from Santa Clarita, CA to Surprise, AZ covers roughly 413 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,480 to $5,180 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 49 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 435 around Surprise (213 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 Surprise.

Santa Clarita has a population of about 228,430 and Surprise about 175,304. Santa Clarita is considerably denser (3,230 people per square mile versus 1,298), 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 Arizona 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 Surprise

Full-service estimate for 413 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,700	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,090	$2,550	$3,110
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,480	$4,250	$5,180
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,570	$6,800	$8,290
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,660	$9,340	$11,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$570–$810

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

Portable container

$1,390–$2,040

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

Full-service mover

$3,480–$5,180

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 Surprise (destination)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1440220
MC: 544203
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT: 3510559
MC: 1161846
Based in: Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3553372
MC: 1190836
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1772440
MC: 647173
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1747913
MC: 639931
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2132766
MC: 795339
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2798835
MC: 938349
Based in: Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

Tips for this move

Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Santa Clarita–Surprise corridor.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,090 to $3,110 for a one-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,180 for a two-bedroom, $5,570 to $8,290 for a three-bedroom and $7,660 to $11,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Surprise from Santa Clarita?

About 413 road miles (350 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Surprise?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $570 to $810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,040. 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–Surprise corridor.