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Santa Fe, NM → Santa Barbara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

About 922 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,850–$7,220, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 922 miroad distance
  • 16 h 36 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,850–$7,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 922 miles (781 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 36 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Santa Fe

Moving from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara is a long-distance move of roughly 922 road miles, heading west from New Mexico to California.

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 $4,850 to $7,220 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 16 h 36 min.

On the Santa Fe side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (11 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Barbara (9 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 Santa Barbara.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,675 in Santa Fe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than New Mexico, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 922 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,940 $2,370 $2,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,910 $3,550 $4,330
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,850 $5,910 $7,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,760 $9,460 $11,550
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,670 $13,010 $15,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,970

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

Portable container

$1,840–$2,710

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

Full-service mover

$4,850–$7,220

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 Fe (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Santa Fe LLC

USDOT
3240298
MC
1017620
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (505) 702-4735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC

USDOT
3942498
MC
1464643
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (505) 471-3434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC

USDOT
496334
MC
256060
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (505) 473-3576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Art Handlers LTD

USDOT
295148
MC
283301
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (505) 982-0228 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon

USDOT
2475716
MC
856379
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (615) 389-3543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3782449
MC
1354533
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (505) 204-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Frank Gonzales

USDOT
626351
MC
330221
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (505) 470-4296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Donald R Wilson

USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (505) 471-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

USDOT
2424966
MC
876037
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

USDOT
1821147
MC
661157
Based in
Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

USDOT
374567
MC
225136
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8395520
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

USDOT
1355626
MC
608117
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3544323
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,220 for a two-bedroom, $7,760 to $11,550 for a three-bedroom and $10,670 to $15,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Santa Fe?

About 922 road miles (781 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 36 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 New Mexico into California 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 Fe to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,710. 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 Fe–Santa Barbara corridor.