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Scottsbluff, NE

Santa Cruz, CA → Scottsbluff, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Scottsbluff

About 1,221 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,690–$8,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 21 in Scottsbluff.

  • 1,221 miroad distance
  • 21 h 45 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,690–$8,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,221 miles (1,035 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 45 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
21 (16 interstate)

Reverse: Scottsbluff → Santa Cruz

Moving from Santa Cruz to Scottsbluff is a long-distance move of roughly 1,221 road miles, heading northeast from California to Nebraska.

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 $5,690 to $8,460 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 21 h 45 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 21 around Scottsbluff (16 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 Scottsbluff.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Scottsbluff about 15,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 2,177), 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 Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff

Full-service estimate for 1,221 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,770 $3,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,410 $4,160 $5,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,690 $6,940 $8,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,100 $11,100 $13,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,510 $15,260 $18,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,410

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

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

Full-service mover

$5,690–$8,460

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 Scottsbluff (destination)

Douglas Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3974463
MC
1486188
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (347) 749-9690 Route Verify on FMCSA

S C Blanton Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2964567
MC
6709
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (308) 633-2604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jody Shellito

Licensed interstate
USDOT
666294
MC
315220
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 641-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&a Transportation INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
896528
MC
471142
Based in
Minatate, NE 69356 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (303) 725-5880 Route Verify on FMCSA

U And U Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
626338
MC
301563
Based in
Morill, NE 69358 (22 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 635-0080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avila'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roberto Avila

USDOT
1136370
MC
480651
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 641-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montelongo Trucking & Son LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1675002
MC
1093782
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (308) 765-9849 Route Verify on FMCSA

E & M Garza LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1464695
MC
553270
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (308) 672-0849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Scottsbluff

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,080 for a one-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,460 for a two-bedroom, $9,100 to $13,540 for a three-bedroom and $12,510 to $18,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Scottsbluff from Santa Cruz?

About 1,221 road miles (1,035 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 45 min.

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 Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Scottsbluff corridor.