Port Angeles, WA

Santa Cruz, CA → Port Angeles, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Port Angeles

About 913 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,290–$7,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 11 in Port Angeles.

  • 913 miroad distance
  • 16 h 27 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,290–$7,8702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 913 miles (773 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 27 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Port Angeles → Santa Cruz

Moving from Santa Cruz to Port Angeles is a long-distance move of roughly 913 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 $5,290 to $7,870 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 16 h 27 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 11 around Port Angeles (2 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 Port Angeles.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Port Angeles about 20,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 1,864), 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 Port Angeles

Full-service estimate for 913 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,120 $2,580 $3,150
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,170 $3,870 $4,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,290 $6,450 $7,870
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,460 $10,320 $12,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,630 $14,190 $17,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,390–$1,960

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

Portable container

$1,830–$2,700

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

Full-service mover

$5,290–$7,870

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Santa Cruz, CA → Port Angeles, WA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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
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

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

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

Delivertron

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

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

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

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

Full Load

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

Near Port Angeles (destination)

Puget Sound Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
430203
MC
1591731
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Derma Transport

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2394621
MC
56274
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sassone Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2488308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

The Warehouse LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3555308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Amazing Movers 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3236584
MC
1113801
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98363 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Saa

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2350296
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Americas Elite INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2376917
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Owner

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2486455
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 11 movers in Port Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Cruz to Port Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,290 to $7,870 for a two-bedroom, $8,460 to $12,590 for a three-bedroom and $11,630 to $17,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port Angeles from Santa Cruz?

About 913 road miles (773 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 27 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 Port Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,700. 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–Port Angeles corridor.