Fayetteville, AR

Santa Maria, CA → Fayetteville, AR · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Fayetteville

About 1,741 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,710–$9,990, delivery in 5–10 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 64 in Fayetteville.

  • 1,741 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,710–$9,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,741 miles (1,476 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
64 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Santa Maria

Moving from Santa Maria to Fayetteville is a cross-country move of roughly 1,741 road miles, heading east from California to Arkansas.

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 $6,710 to $9,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 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 64 around Fayetteville (45 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 Fayetteville.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Fayetteville about 106,623. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 1,737), 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 Arkansas 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 Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 1,741 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,030 $4,910 $5,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,710 $8,180 $9,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,740 $13,100 $15,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,770 $18,010 $21,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,390–$3,370

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

Portable container

$2,570–$3,790

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

Full-service mover

$6,710–$9,990

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 Fayetteville (destination)

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3775206
MC
1349323
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3264958
MC
1029820
Based in
Springdale, AR 72762 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
111766
MC
172371
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Discount Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
305749
MC
245874
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2445809
MC
844007
Based in
Lowell, AR 72745 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Modern Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3531948
MC
1176121
Based in
Fayetteville, AR 72704 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Rn Distributor Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3352730
MC
1072154
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

On Time Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1615641
MC
597208
Based in
Springdale, AR 72764 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 64 movers in Fayetteville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,990 for a studio, $4,030 to $5,990 for a one-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,990 for a two-bedroom, $10,740 to $15,980 for a three-bedroom and $14,770 to $21,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Santa Maria?

About 1,741 road miles (1,476 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arkansas 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 Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,390 to $3,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,790. 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–Fayetteville corridor.