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Santa Maria, CA → Billings, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Maria to Billings

About 1,150 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,620–$8,360, delivery in 3–7 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 33 in Billings.

  • 1,150 miroad distance
  • 20 h 32 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,620–$8,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,150 miles (975 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 32 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
33 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Billings → Santa Maria

Billings sits about 1,150 miles northeast of Santa Maria, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Montana 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 $5,620 to $8,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 32 min.

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 33 around Billings (28 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 Billings.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Billings about 121,239. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 2,614), 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 Montana 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 Billings

Full-service estimate for 1,150 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,620 $6,850 $8,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,990 $10,960 $13,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,360 $15,080 $18,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,050–$3,010

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

Full-service mover

$5,620–$8,360

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
Call (805) 474-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 925-2912 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 260-9847 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 922-8406 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 868-5364 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (805) 925-7923 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zarate Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Francisco Javier Zarate

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
Call (805) 260-9063 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 42 movers in Santa Maria

Near Billings (destination)

Mt Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3362300
MC
1076928
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 490-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calvin Avery Consultants LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4161481
MC
1599225
Based in
Laurel, MT 59044 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (702) 937-6456 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mark Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ben Thomas

USDOT
1597576
MC
591004
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (406) 860-1387 Route Verify on FMCSA

By All Means

Licensed interstate

Legal name: By All Means Brewing LLC

USDOT
4448901
MC
1752852
Based in
Billings, MT 59102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (406) 534-3075 Route Verify on FMCSA

William Hill Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: William Hill

USDOT
727340
MC
334035
Based in
Billings, MT 59105 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (406) 431-7822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dkr Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2529433
MC
322451
Based in
Billings, MT 59106 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 855-4911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redtail Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285881
MC
1039709
Based in
Billings, MT 59106 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 208-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dolar Excavation LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2570749
MC
898382
Based in
Billings, MT 59102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (406) 200-0062 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Billings

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,340 for a studio, $3,370 to $5,020 for a one-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,360 for a two-bedroom, $8,990 to $13,380 for a three-bedroom and $12,360 to $18,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Billings from Santa Maria?

About 1,150 road miles (975 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Montana 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 Billings?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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–Billings corridor.