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Santa Maria, CA → Kerrville, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Kerrville

About 1,516 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,570–$9,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 31 in Kerrville.

  • 1,516 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,570–$9,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,516 miles (1,284 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
31 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Kerrville → Santa Maria

The route from Santa Maria, CA to Kerrville, TX covers roughly 1,516 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 $6,570 to $9,770 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 26 hours (3 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 31 around Kerrville (7 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 Kerrville.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Kerrville about 25,000. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 1,068), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to Kerrville

Full-service estimate for 1,516 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,630 $3,200 $3,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,570 $8,010 $9,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,500 $12,810 $15,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,440 $17,610 $21,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,050

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

Portable container

$2,370–$3,490

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

Full-service mover

$6,570–$9,770

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 Kerrville (destination)

Riverhills Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jacksons Investment LLC

USDOT
3561425
MC
1196218
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (830) 329-7272 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Surplus Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ranger Trailers INC

USDOT
1066545
MC
653372
Based in
Comfort, TX 78013 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (830) 775-2580 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Rose Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rosalba Avalos

USDOT
1779973
MC
649192
Based in
Comfort, TX 78013 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (210) 452-1258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverhills Enterprise LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3569383
MC
1201808
Based in
Center Point, TX 78010 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (830) 890-8230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Moving & Climate Controlled Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Stephen Rodriguez

USDOT
2303224
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (830) 896-1993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Krv Enterprises LLC Series-A

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2374602
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (830) 895-5580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ivycreek Reflections

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Integrity Movers LLC

USDOT
3298576
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (830) 777-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midnight Express

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Midnight Express Transportation

USDOT
3362044
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (830) 285-4210 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Kerrville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,940 to $5,860 for a one-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,770 for a two-bedroom, $10,500 to $15,630 for a three-bedroom and $14,440 to $21,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kerrville from Santa Maria?

About 1,516 road miles (1,284 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 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 Texas 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 Kerrville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,490. 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–Kerrville corridor.