Jacksonville, NC

Santa Maria, CA → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Jacksonville

About 2,858 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,890–$13,220, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 59 in Jacksonville.

  • 2,858 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,890–$13,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,858 miles (2,422 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Santa Maria

The route from Santa Maria, CA to Jacksonville, NC covers roughly 2,858 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $8,890 to $13,220 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 49 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 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 1,490), 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 North Carolina 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 Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,858 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,550 $4,340 $5,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,330 $6,500 $7,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,890 $10,840 $13,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,220 $17,340 $21,160
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,550 $23,840 $29,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,990–$5,630

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

Portable container

$3,570–$5,250

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

Full-service mover

$8,890–$13,220

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1418527
MC
536722
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3995684
MC
1500257
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2971580
MC
10382
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
90766
MC
99869
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
971241
MC
814574
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1420733
MC
537474
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4496581
MC
1778259
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513365
MC
1163690
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,550 to $5,290 for a studio, $5,330 to $7,930 for a one-bedroom, $8,890 to $13,220 for a two-bedroom, $14,220 to $21,160 for a three-bedroom and $19,550 to $29,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Santa Maria?

About 2,858 road miles (2,422 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 North Carolina 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 Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,250. 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–Jacksonville corridor.