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Walla Walla, WA

Santa Cruz, CA → Walla Walla, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Walla Walla

About 775 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 10 in Walla Walla.

  • 775 miroad distance
  • 14 h 4 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,880–$7,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 775 miles (657 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 4 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Walla Walla → Santa Cruz

Walla Walla sits about 775 miles north of Santa Cruz, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Washington that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,880 to $7,260 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 14 h 4 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 10 around Walla Walla (4 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 Walla Walla.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 people per square mile versus 2,426), 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 Walla Walla

Full-service estimate for 775 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,950 $2,380 $2,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,930 $3,570 $4,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,880 $5,950 $7,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,800 $9,520 $11,610
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,730 $13,090 $15,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,520

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

Full-service mover

$4,880–$7,260

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 Walla Walla (destination)

Old School Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1825294
MC
837397
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (509) 386-6874 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Ortega Trucking And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
824727
MC
656000
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (541) 429-0305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rmb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4170055
MC
1606082
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (208) 771-2412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harshfield Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Edwin Chad Harshfield

USDOT
4473400
MC
1765805
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (509) 676-7537 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy'S Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
313853
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (509) 529-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jj Haul Away

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jj Haul Away LLC

USDOT
3621361
MC
1237106
Based in
College Place, WA 99324 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (509) 520-2143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smokin Hagen

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Larry Hagen

USDOT
1656657
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (509) 525-5518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cervantez Junk Removal

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4116110
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (509) 386-6016 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Walla Walla

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,260 for a two-bedroom, $7,800 to $11,610 for a three-bedroom and $10,730 to $15,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Walla Walla from Santa Cruz?

About 775 road miles (657 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 4 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 Walla Walla?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,520. 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–Walla Walla corridor.