Jackson, WY

Santa Maria, CA → Jackson, WY · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Maria to Jackson

About 925 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,360, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 18 in Jackson.

  • 925 miroad distance
  • 16 h 39 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,950–$7,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 925 miles (784 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 39 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Santa Maria

Jackson sits about 925 miles northeast of Santa Maria, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Wyoming 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 16 h 39 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 18 around Jackson (13 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 Jackson.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Jackson about 11,000. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 3,634), 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 Wyoming than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 925 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,980 $2,410 $2,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,970 $3,620 $4,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,950 $6,030 $7,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,920 $9,650 $11,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,880 $13,270 $16,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,980

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,710

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

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 Jackson (destination)

Duffel Donkey LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2638601
MC
899603
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Teton Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3865827
MC
1413762
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Black Diamond Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4505045
MC
426990
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

The Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1283332
MC
620946
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Teton Art Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973688
MC
783146
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Crate N' Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2211559
MC
769598
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Guilty Dog Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574543
MC
900284
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

We Lift Things LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3741616
MC
1324713
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 18 movers in Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,940 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 $10,880 to $16,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Santa Maria?

About 925 road miles (784 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 39 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 Wyoming 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 Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,710. 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–Jackson corridor.