Augusta, ME

Santa Maria, CA → Augusta, ME · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Augusta

About 3,221 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,740–$14,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 129 in Augusta.

  • 3,221 miroad distance
  • 56 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,740–$14,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,221 miles (2,730 straight-line)
Drive time
56 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
129 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Augusta → Santa Maria

Augusta sits about 3,221 miles northeast of Santa Maria, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Maine that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,740 to $14,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 56 hours (7 driving days).

On the Santa Maria side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Augusta (50 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 Augusta.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Augusta about 19,000. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 343), 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 Maine 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 Maria to Augusta

Full-service estimate for 3,221 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,900 $4,750 $5,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,840 $7,130 $8,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,740 $11,880 $14,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,580 $19,000 $23,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,420 $26,130 $31,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,510–$6,370

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

Portable container

$3,890–$5,730

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

Full-service mover

$9,740–$14,490

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 Maria (origin)

Johnboy'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2383920
MC
818987
Based in
Oceano, CA 93445 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

International Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153048
MC
11663
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Sarabia Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2844846
MC
953585
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Rivera Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2807289
MC
1030656
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cal Coast Ag Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4380715
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93455 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Triple A Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2356410
MC
807169
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Louie'S Central Coast Movers & Laborers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2069509
MC
723441
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968090
MC
698504
Based in
Santa Maria, CA 93458 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

Near Augusta (destination)

McGee On Road Equipment LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
669951
MC
338700
Based in
West Gardiner, ME 04345 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Allen'S Transfer & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357146
MC
1704445
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Khaled Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4184655
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Allen'S Commercial Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50872
MC
392735
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Vallee Interiors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4518105
MC
1789704
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Pushard Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2333492
MC
796728
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Mr Driver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4143933
MC
1589428
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Responders Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4352561
MC
1702060
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 129 movers in Augusta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Maria to Augusta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,900 to $5,800 for a studio, $5,840 to $8,690 for a one-bedroom, $9,740 to $14,490 for a two-bedroom, $15,580 to $23,180 for a three-bedroom and $21,420 to $31,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Augusta from Santa Maria?

About 3,221 road miles (2,730 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Maine 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 Maria to Augusta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,510 to $6,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,890 to $5,730. 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 Maria–Augusta corridor.