Santa Cruz, CA → Provo, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Provo

About 713 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,440–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 113 in Provo.

713 miroad distance
13 hdriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,440–$6,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Cruz, California
To: Provo, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 713 miles (604 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 113 (65 interstate)

Reverse: Provo → Santa Cruz

The route from Santa Cruz, CA to Provo, UT covers roughly 713 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 $4,440 to $6,600 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 13 h.

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 113 around Provo (65 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 Provo.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Provo about 114,527. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 2,762), 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 Utah than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Cruz to Provo

Full-service estimate for 713 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,780	$2,170	$2,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,660	$3,250	$3,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,440	$5,410	$6,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,100	$8,660	$10,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,770	$11,910	$14,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,460

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,440

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

Full-service mover

$4,440–$6,600

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

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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 Provo (destination)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3464091
MC: 1132172
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (801) 440-0415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Riverwood Management INC

USDOT: 1269113
MC: 585156
Based in: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 368-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2527992
MC: 878223
Based in: Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (801) 427-1723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvp Transpro LLC

USDOT: 2394952
MC: 823379
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (801) 830-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delivery Depot

USDOT: 4492690
MC: 1776206
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (801) 623-0979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Xl Companies Corporation

USDOT: 3232528
MC: 1079394
Based in: Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (801) 358-3870 Route Verify on FMCSA

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1271923
MC: 496798
Based in: Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 319-5016 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Alice Lane Home Collection LLC

USDOT: 2505025
MC: 1127514
Based in: Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 423-7757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Provo

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,440 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,570 for a three-bedroom and $9,770 to $14,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Provo from Santa Cruz?

About 713 road miles (604 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h.

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 Utah 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 Provo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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–Provo corridor.