Santa Cruz, CA → Bothell, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Bothell

About 881 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,190–$7,730, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 248 in Bothell.

881 miroad distance
15 h 53 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,190–$7,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Cruz, California
To: Bothell, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 881 miles (746 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 53 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 248 (81 interstate)

Reverse: Bothell → Santa Cruz

Bothell sits about 881 miles north of Santa Cruz, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Washington 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 $5,190 to $7,730 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 15 h 53 min.

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 248 around Bothell (81 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 Bothell.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Bothell about 49,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 3,532), 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 Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Cruz to Bothell

Full-service estimate for 881 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,080	$2,530	$3,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,120	$3,800	$4,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,190	$6,330	$7,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,310	$10,130	$12,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,420	$13,930	$17,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,700

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

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

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

Full-service mover

$5,190–$7,730

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 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 Bothell (destination)

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT: 3194560
MC: 140641
Based in: Kirkland, WA 98033 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1939713
MC: 691642
Based in: Woodinville, WA 98072 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trelawny Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trelawny Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3477238
MC: 1140038
Based in: Everett, WA 98208 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Jordan River Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jordan River Moving LLC

USDOT: 901418
MC: 391125
Based in: Kirkland, WA 98034 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (206) 236-0808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Northwest Move Logistix Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Movers LLC

USDOT: 2416564
MC: 135723
Based in: Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (425) 775-8950 Route Verify on FMCSA

On-It Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On-It Logistic LLC

USDOT: 3319655
MC: 1056100
Based in: Lynnwood, WA 98037 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (425) 442-8208 Route Verify on FMCSA

Takdir Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3230745
MC: 1012863
Based in: Snohomish, WA 98296 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (707) 389-0062 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puget Sound Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Puget Sound Moving INC

USDOT: 1885649
MC: 679558
Based in: Kent, WA 98033 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (206) 568-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 248 movers in Bothell

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,120 to $4,640 for a one-bedroom, $5,190 to $7,730 for a two-bedroom, $8,310 to $12,360 for a three-bedroom and $11,420 to $17,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bothell from Santa Cruz?

About 881 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 53 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 Washington 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 Bothell?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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–Bothell corridor.