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Santa Maria, CA → Daytona Beach, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Daytona Beach

About 2,741 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,880–$13,210, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 88 in Daytona Beach.

  • 2,741 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,880–$13,2102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,741 miles (2,323 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
88 (41 interstate)

Reverse: Daytona Beach → Santa Maria

Moving from Santa Maria to Daytona Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 2,741 road miles, heading east from California to Florida.

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 $8,880 to $13,210 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 47 hours (6 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 88 around Daytona Beach (41 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 Daytona Beach.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Daytona Beach about 75,000. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 1,078), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to Daytona Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,741 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,550 $4,330 $5,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,330 $6,500 $7,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,880 $10,830 $13,210
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,200 $17,320 $21,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,530 $23,820 $29,060

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,870–$5,460

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

Portable container

$3,470–$5,100

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

Full-service mover

$8,880–$13,210

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 Daytona Beach (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Volusia County

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sj Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
1453634
MC
549276
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (386) 255-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wrws LLC

USDOT
4517846
MC
1800787
Based in
South Daytona, FL 32119 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 200-5230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Never Miss A Spot Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9545444
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 346-5691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ivey Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ivey Trans LLC

USDOT
3675946
MC
1276548
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32115 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (386) 451-3980 Verify on FMCSA

Azani Logistics Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4530827
MC
1796525
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 248-7264 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trimark Leasing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4531289
MC
1796786
Based in
Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (480) 274-2756 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harrell Specialized Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9970632
MC
92348666
Based in
Deland, FL 32724 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (386) 717-4412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grade A Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Essential Moving Experts LLC

USDOT
3710980
MC
1302386
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 602-8369 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 88 movers in Daytona Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Maria to Daytona Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,550 to $5,280 for a studio, $5,330 to $7,930 for a one-bedroom, $8,880 to $13,210 for a two-bedroom, $14,200 to $21,130 for a three-bedroom and $19,530 to $29,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Daytona Beach from Santa Maria?

About 2,741 road miles (2,323 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 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 Florida 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 Daytona Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,870 to $5,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,470 to $5,100. 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–Daytona Beach corridor.