Santa Cruz, CA → Midland, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Midland

About 1,395 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,250–$9,290, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 94 in Midland.

1,395 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,250–$9,2902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Cruz, California
To: Midland, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,395 miles (1,182 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 94 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Midland → Santa Cruz

Moving from Santa Cruz to Midland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,395 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.

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 $6,250 to $9,290 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 24 hours (3 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 94 around Midland (46 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 Midland.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Midland about 147,615. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 1,755), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Cruz to Midland

Full-service estimate for 1,395 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,500	$3,050	$3,720
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,750	$4,570	$5,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,250	$7,620	$9,290
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,990	$12,190	$14,870
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,740	$16,760	$20,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,030–$2,870

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

Portable container

$2,270–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$6,250–$9,290

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 Midland (destination)

McClatchy Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 151233
MC: 93439
Based in: Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (432) 694-9691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Texas Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willis Permian Movers

USDOT: 1790390
MC: 779115
Based in: Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (432) 337-1761 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big Sky Towing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 817981
MC: 265731
Based in: Odessa, TX 79765 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (432) 561-8447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agc Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arthur Garcia Cordova

USDOT: 2860851
MC: 966424
Based in: Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (432) 517-5275 Route Verify on FMCSA

2go Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3327757
MC: 1071482
Based in: Midland, TX 79707 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (432) 208-8742 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mister M&k Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3039472
MC: 1306101
Based in: Midland, TX 79706 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (432) 703-7455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Petroleum Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2282873
MC: 787218
Based in: Midland, TX 79705 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (432) 686-2023 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mid-Dessa Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mid-Dessa INC

USDOT: 1858651
MC: 981610
Based in: Midland, TX 79703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (432) 520-4039 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 94 movers in Midland

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 Midland 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 Midland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,500 to $3,720 for a studio, $3,750 to $5,580 for a one-bedroom, $6,250 to $9,290 for a two-bedroom, $9,990 to $14,870 for a three-bedroom and $13,740 to $20,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Midland from Santa Cruz?

About 1,395 road miles (1,182 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 Texas 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 Midland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,330. 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–Midland corridor.