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St. Cloud, MN

Santa Cruz, CA → St. Cloud, MN · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Cruz to St. Cloud

About 1,833 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,280–$10,840, delivery in 5–10 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 243 in St. Cloud.

  • 1,833 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,280–$10,8402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,833 miles (1,553 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
243 (91 interstate)

Reverse: St. Cloud → Santa Cruz

The route from Santa Cruz, CA to St. Cloud, MN covers roughly 1,833 miles by road, a northeast-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 $7,280 to $10,840 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 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 243 around St. Cloud (91 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 St. Cloud.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and St. Cloud about 69,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 1,713), 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 Minnesota 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 St. Cloud

Full-service estimate for 1,833 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,910 $3,550 $4,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,370 $5,330 $6,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,280 $8,880 $10,840
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,650 $14,210 $17,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,020 $19,540 $23,840

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,630–$3,720

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

Portable container

$2,660–$3,910

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

Full-service mover

$7,280–$10,840

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 St. Cloud (destination)

Spee Dee Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
247570
MC
171133
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
560 trucks, 1,025 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (320) 251-6697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ats INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
606920
MC
286926
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
318 trucks, 291 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (320) 255-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Huls Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2825526
MC
395713
Based in
St Joseph, MN 56374 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (320) 363-7915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cool Fuel Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Arfsten Transfer INC

USDOT
242597
MC
173128
Based in
Clearwater, MN 55320 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (320) 558-9307 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interstate Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Andy'S Towing LLC

USDOT
2551684
MC
889071
Based in
St Cloud, MN 56304 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (320) 251-5691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ad Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3548179
MC
1187304
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (612) 876-8721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unique Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896983
MC
1347632
Based in
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (320) 237-3776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deero LLC Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718717
MC
1308072
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (310) 985-3489 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in St. Cloud

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Cruz to St. Cloud?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,910 to $4,330 for a studio, $4,370 to $6,500 for a one-bedroom, $7,280 to $10,840 for a two-bedroom, $11,650 to $17,340 for a three-bedroom and $16,020 to $23,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Cloud from Santa Cruz?

About 1,833 road miles (1,553 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Minnesota 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 St. Cloud?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,910. 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–St. Cloud corridor.