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Santa Cruz, CA → Richmond, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Richmond

About 2,864 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,220–$13,720, delivery in 7–14 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 400 in Richmond.

  • 2,864 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,220–$13,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,864 miles (2,427 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
400 (215 interstate)

Reverse: Richmond → Santa Cruz

The route from Santa Cruz, CA to Richmond, VA covers roughly 2,864 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 $9,220 to $13,720 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 50 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 400 around Richmond (215 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 Richmond.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Richmond about 237,257. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 3,783), 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 Virginia 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 Richmond

Full-service estimate for 2,864 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,690 $4,500 $5,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,530 $6,750 $8,230
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,220 $11,240 $13,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,750 $17,990 $21,940
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,280 $24,730 $30,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,990–$5,640

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

Portable container

$3,580–$5,260

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

Full-service mover

$9,220–$13,720

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Santa Cruz, CA → Richmond, VA. 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

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 Richmond (destination)

Tforce Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tforce Freight INC

USDOT
121058
MC
109533
Based in
Henrico, VA 23233 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,155 trucks, 4,379 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 333-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewart Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation

USDOT
1194537
MC
531584
Based in
Midlothian, VA 23113 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (910) 435-3161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lion Bg INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1054563
MC
510871
Based in
Chesterfield, VA 23832 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (630) 655-5212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcs Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC

USDOT
805773
MC
376501
Based in
Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (804) 358-4035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evolution Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2109946
MC
735649
Based in
Richmond, VA 23224 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (804) 638-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

D1 Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: D1 Moving LLC

USDOT
3013397
MC
30349
Based in
Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunmar Moving System

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp

USDOT
392896
MC
137503
Based in
Richmond, VA 23237 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (804) 271-0500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orbit Freight Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3760361
MC
1338456
Based in
Chester, VA 23836 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (804) 404-9301 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 400 movers in Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,690 to $5,490 for a studio, $5,530 to $8,230 for a one-bedroom, $9,220 to $13,720 for a two-bedroom, $14,750 to $21,940 for a three-bedroom and $20,280 to $30,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Richmond from Santa Cruz?

About 2,864 road miles (2,427 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Virginia 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 Richmond?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,580 to $5,260. 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–Richmond corridor.