MovingFromMoving navigation
Augusta, GA

Santa Cruz, CA → Augusta, GA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Augusta

About 2,660 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,580–$12,760, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 200 in Augusta.

  • 2,660 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,580–$12,7602-bedroom estimate
Photo: c_live_lee · CC0
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,660 miles (2,254 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
200 (127 interstate)

Reverse: Augusta → Santa Cruz

Augusta sits about 2,660 miles east of Santa Cruz, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Georgia that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,580 to $12,760 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 Cruz side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 200 around Augusta (127 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 Augusta.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Augusta about 201,999. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 668), 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 Georgia 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 Cruz to Augusta

Full-service estimate for 2,660 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,430 $4,180 $5,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,150 $6,280 $7,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,580 $10,460 $12,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,730 $16,740 $20,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,870 $23,020 $28,080

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

$8,580–$12,760

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Santa Cruz, CA → Augusta, GA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Cruz (origin)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

Near Augusta (destination)

Turner Transportation Specialists INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
627071
MC
141754
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (706) 722-0478 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chancey'S Towing & Recovery LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514650
MC
654579
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (706) 796-1642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adsi Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
754250
MC
341078
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (706) 793-0186 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truckaugusta

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC

USDOT
955615
MC
408946
Based in
Augusta, GA 30909 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (706) 364-1754 Route Verify on FMCSA

H & S Transfer Companyinc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
92748
MC
129267
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (706) 722-7582 Route Verify on FMCSA

Time Transportation & Leasing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
387338
MC
220857
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (706) 722-5448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Freight Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2174279
MC
869487
Based in
Hephzibah, GA 30815 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (706) 829-3538 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scotts Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348219
MC
1699797
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (706) 306-0069 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 200 movers in Augusta

Related routes

Other destinations from Santa Cruz

Other origins to Augusta

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Cruz to Augusta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,430 to $5,110 for a studio, $5,150 to $7,660 for a one-bedroom, $8,580 to $12,760 for a two-bedroom, $13,730 to $20,420 for a three-bedroom and $18,870 to $28,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Augusta from Santa Cruz?

About 2,660 road miles (2,254 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 Georgia 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 Cruz to Augusta?

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 Cruz–Augusta corridor.