Ventura, CA

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

Movers from Santa Fe to Ventura

About 893 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,770–$7,100, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 71 in Ventura.

  • 893 miroad distance
  • 16 h 6 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,770–$7,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 893 miles (757 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 6 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination
71 (15 interstate)

Reverse: Ventura → Santa Fe

Ventura sits about 893 miles west of Santa Fe, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Mexico to California 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 $4,770 to $7,100 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 6 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 71 around Ventura (15 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 Ventura.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Ventura about 109,914. Ventura is the denser city (5,058 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 Ventura

Full-service estimate for 893 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,910 $2,330 $2,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,770 $5,820 $7,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,630 $9,310 $11,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,500 $12,800 $15,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$4,770–$7,100

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

Moving cost calculator

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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
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

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
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

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
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

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate
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

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

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier
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

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

Near Ventura (destination)

Lagomarsino Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1743990
MC
678513
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Movegreen

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778050
MC
648608
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Cnl Transportations

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6244896
MC
71441032
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

A3m'S Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4059113
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93033 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Og Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4387434
MC
1720740
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Silveira Transport

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1317195
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

G-M Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4502515
MC
1781414
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ld Power Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4430443
MC
1743148
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 71 movers in Ventura

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,770 to $7,100 for a two-bedroom, $7,630 to $11,360 for a three-bedroom and $10,500 to $15,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ventura from Santa Fe?

About 893 road miles (757 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 6 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 Ventura?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,670. 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–Ventura corridor.