Santa Cruz, CA → Corvallis, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Corvallis

About 624 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 38 in Corvallis.

624 miroad distance
11 h 28 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,300–$6,4002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Cruz, California
To: Corvallis, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 624 miles (529 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 28 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 38 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Corvallis → Santa Cruz

Moving from Santa Cruz to Corvallis is a long-distance move of roughly 624 road miles, heading north from California to Oregon.

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 $4,300 to $6,400 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 11 h 28 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 38 around Corvallis (17 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 Corvallis.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Corvallis about 60,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,942 and 4,124 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon 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 Corvallis

Full-service estimate for 624 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,720	$2,100	$2,560
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,580	$3,150	$3,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,300	$5,240	$6,400
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,880	$8,390	$10,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,460	$11,530	$14,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$4,300–$6,400

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

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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 Corvallis (destination)

Smith Seed Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 317331
MC: 157684
Based in: Halsey, OR 97348 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (458) 284-5002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bertsch Moving & Storage Co INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Bertsch Transfer & Storage Co

USDOT: 528164
Based in: Corvallis, OR 97333 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (541) 754-0222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frontier Trading Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1586407
MC: 587315
Based in: Shedd, OR 97377 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (541) 905-6119 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nick Glass Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3547259
MC: 1781096
Based in: Albany, OR 97321 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (541) 619-1343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brent Hanslovan Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1585039
MC: 586813
Based in: Albany, OR 97321 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (541) 926-9331 Route Verify on FMCSA

Braun'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3177601
MC: 123587
Based in: Albany, OR 97321 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (503) 505-2458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marley'S Movers Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4051763
MC: 1535511
Based in: Albany, OR 97322 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (541) 990-4647 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silver Mesa LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3160546
MC: 1422701
Based in: Monmouth, OR 97361 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (971) 600-8934 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 38 movers in Corvallis

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,400 for a two-bedroom, $6,880 to $10,230 for a three-bedroom and $9,460 to $14,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Corvallis from Santa Cruz?

About 624 road miles (529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 28 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 Oregon 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 Corvallis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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–Corvallis corridor.