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Miramar, FL

Santa Cruz, CA → Miramar, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Miramar

About 3,009 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,360–$13,920, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 1,590 in Miramar.

  • 3,009 miroad distance
  • 52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,360–$13,9202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,009 miles (2,550 straight-line)
Drive time
52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,590 (526 interstate)

Reverse: Miramar → Santa Cruz

The route from Santa Cruz, CA to Miramar, FL covers roughly 3,009 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $9,360 to $13,920 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 52 hours (6 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 1,590 around Miramar (526 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 Miramar.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Miramar about 142,570. The two cities have comparable density (4,942 and 4,662 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Cruz to Miramar

Full-service estimate for 3,009 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,740 $4,560 $5,570
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,610 $6,850 $8,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,360 $11,410 $13,920
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,970 $18,260 $22,280
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,590 $25,110 $30,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,140–$5,850

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

Portable container

$3,710–$5,450

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

Full-service mover

$9,360–$13,920

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 Miramar (destination)

American Oni LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
5711188
MC
95178387
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,107 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (305) 780-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperial Brady

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dade Paper & Bag LLC

USDOT
825788
MC
9440
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33018 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
610 trucks, 551 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (305) 805-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

M C I Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: A J T Trucking INC

USDOT
263813
MC
186356
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 301 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Route Verify on FMCSA

Mci Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mak Logistics LLC

USDOT
1876301
MC
677204
Based in
Medley, FL 33178 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
316 trucks, 316 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (305) 688-6622 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Transport Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC

USDOT
1284430
MC
494689
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (305) 455-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Firststop Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4296088
MC
1672392
Based in
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (832) 904-0352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Potage Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4246651
MC
1645441
Based in
Hialeah, FL 33012 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (954) 243-4597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Dolphin Transport INC

USDOT
2305744
MC
787190
Based in
Opa Locka, FL 33054 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (786) 563-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,590 movers in Miramar

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,740 to $5,570 for a studio, $5,610 to $8,350 for a one-bedroom, $9,360 to $13,920 for a two-bedroom, $14,970 to $22,280 for a three-bedroom and $20,590 to $30,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Miramar from Santa Cruz?

About 3,009 road miles (2,550 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Florida 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 Miramar?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,140 to $5,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,710 to $5,450. 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–Miramar corridor.