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

Movers from Santa Cruz to Kennewick

About 772 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,870–$7,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 137 in Kennewick.

772 miroad distance
14 h 1 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,870–$7,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Cruz, California
To: Kennewick, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 772 miles (654 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 1 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 137 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Kennewick → Santa Cruz

Moving from Santa Cruz to Kennewick is a long-distance move of roughly 772 road miles, heading north from California to Washington.

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 $4,870 to $7,240 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 14 h 1 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 137 around Kennewick (91 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 Kennewick.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Kennewick about 88,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 2,944), 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 Kennewick

Full-service estimate for 772 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,950	$2,370	$2,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,920	$3,560	$4,350
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,870	$5,940	$7,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,790	$9,500	$11,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,710	$13,060	$15,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

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

Full-service mover

$4,870–$7,240

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 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 Kennewick (destination)

Larsen Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tri-City United INC

USDOT: 26510
MC: 581
Based in: Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (509) 943-9139 Route Verify on FMCSA

Munder Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1674729
MC: 615668
Based in: West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (541) 720-0949 Route Verify on FMCSA

St George And Family Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 1552075
MC: 576540
Based in: West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (509) 967-9287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speedy Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC

USDOT: 2459380
MC: 441393
Based in: Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (509) 531-2800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unimak Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461893
MC: 850698
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99337 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (541) 941-7269 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spencer Carlson Unlimited INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8030256
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99336 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (509) 736-5342 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple As Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez

USDOT: 1214674
MC: 482929
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (509) 440-3095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3697403
MC: 1292337
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (509) 552-0381 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 137 movers in Kennewick

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Kennewick if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,920 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,870 to $7,240 for a two-bedroom, $7,790 to $11,590 for a three-bedroom and $10,710 to $15,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kennewick from Santa Cruz?

About 772 road miles (654 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 1 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 Kennewick?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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–Kennewick corridor.