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Santa Maria, CA → Durango, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Maria to Durango

About 849 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,360, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 21 in Durango.

  • 849 miroad distance
  • 15 h 20 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,950–$7,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 849 miles (719 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 20 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
21 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Durango → Santa Maria

Durango sits about 849 miles east of Santa Maria, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Colorado 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 $4,950 to $7,360 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 15 h 20 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 21 around Durango (10 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 Durango.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Durango about 20,000. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 1,293), 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 Colorado 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 Durango

Full-service estimate for 849 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,980 $2,410 $2,950
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,970 $3,620 $4,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,950 $6,040 $7,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,920 $9,660 $11,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,890 $13,280 $16,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,170–$1,660

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

Portable container

$1,780–$2,610

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

Full-service mover

$4,950–$7,360

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 Durango (destination)

McKee Cattle Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1678358
MC
1098617
Based in
Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (970) 749-4819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bob'S Backhoe Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bob D Creed

USDOT
1274510
Based in
Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (970) 259-8457 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & M Construction & Excavation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Weber

USDOT
774005
MC
349665
Based in
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (44 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (970) 749-4568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving Durango Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Green Apple Moving LLC

USDOT
2303164
MC
787466
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (505) 404-7755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durango Trash Panda LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4278120
MC
1662560
Based in
Hesperus, CO 81326 (16 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (918) 260-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayne'S Towing & Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4015525
MC
1572441
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (970) 769-9150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jm Partners

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maxco

USDOT
1037203
MC
927485
Based in
Ignacio, CO 81137 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (970) 749-9219 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mountain Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4378958
MC
1716216
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (970) 279-8322 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Durango

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,950 to $7,360 for a two-bedroom, $7,920 to $11,780 for a three-bedroom and $10,890 to $16,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Durango from Santa Maria?

About 849 road miles (719 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 20 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 California into Colorado 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 Durango?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,170 to $1,660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,780 to $2,610. 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–Durango corridor.