Santa Cruz, CA → Laramie, WY · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Laramie

About 1,095 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,420–$8,060, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 8 in Laramie.

1,095 miroad distance
19 h 35 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,420–$8,0602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Cruz, California
To: Laramie, Wyoming
Road distance: ≈ 1,095 miles (928 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 35 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 8 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Laramie → Santa Cruz

The route from Santa Cruz, CA to Laramie, WY covers roughly 1,095 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,420 to $8,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 35 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 8 around Laramie (7 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 Laramie.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Laramie about 32,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 1,707), 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 Wyoming than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Cruz to Laramie

Full-service estimate for 1,095 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,170	$2,640	$3,220
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,250	$3,960	$4,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,420	$6,610	$8,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,670	$10,570	$12,900
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,920	$14,530	$17,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,580–$2,220

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

Portable container

$2,000–$2,940

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

Full-service mover

$5,420–$8,060

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 Laramie (destination)

Akal Energy LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1970617
MC: 803755
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (303) 517-0165 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cowboy Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 502203
MC: 148483
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (307) 745-9294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2630599
MC: 915454
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (307) 363-1464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosario Global Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3718622
MC: 1307998
Based in: Laramine, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (551) 751-0050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc2 Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3929978
MC: 1456276
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (303) 358-3526 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Brink Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4345179
MC: 1698246
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Route Verify on FMCSA

Binning Custom Products INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 100350
MC: 287123
Based in: Laramie, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (307) 310-9735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nolimo25 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3471063
MC: 1136139
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (307) 399-1850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 8 movers in Laramie

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
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 Laramie if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,220 for a studio, $3,250 to $4,840 for a one-bedroom, $5,420 to $8,060 for a two-bedroom, $8,670 to $12,900 for a three-bedroom and $11,920 to $17,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Laramie from Santa Cruz?

About 1,095 road miles (928 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 35 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Wyoming 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 Laramie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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–Laramie corridor.