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Santa Maria, CA → Nashua, NH · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Nashua

About 3,128 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,820–$14,620, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 112 in Nashua.

  • 3,128 miroad distance
  • 54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,820–$14,6202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,128 miles (2,651 straight-line)
Drive time
54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
112 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Nashua → Santa Maria

Moving from Santa Maria to Nashua is a cross-country move of roughly 3,128 road miles, heading northeast from California to New Hampshire.

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 $9,820 to $14,620 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 54 hours (7 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 112 around Nashua (83 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 Nashua.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Nashua about 92,000. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 2,962), 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 New Hampshire than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to Nashua

Full-service estimate for 3,128 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,930 $4,790 $5,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,890 $7,190 $8,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,820 $11,980 $14,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,720 $19,170 $23,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,610 $26,360 $32,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,260–$6,020

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

Portable container

$3,810–$5,610

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

Full-service mover

$9,820–$14,620

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 Nashua (destination)

Prime Source Foods

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Poultry Products Company Of New England LLC

USDOT
106078
MC
213558
Based in
Londonderry, NH 03053 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (603) 263-1668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
23907
MC
98938
Based in
Dracut, MA 01826 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Law Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Law Motor Freight INC

USDOT
86153
MC
36144
Based in
Merrimack, NH 03054 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (603) 686-3591 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT
592850
MC
1206423
Based in
Chelmsford, MA 01824 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trend Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trend Moving LLC

USDOT
3092893
MC
1027437
Based in
Londonderry, NH 03053 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (855) 509-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

3-E Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
750245
MC
840540
Based in
North Chelmsford, MA 01863 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (978) 251-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2137906
MC
219181
Based in
Lowell, MA 01852 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (978) 322-2780 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arima Enterprises INC

USDOT
3429495
MC
1264840
Based in
Lowell, MA 01852 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (978) 955-7518 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Nashua

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,930 to $5,850 for a studio, $5,890 to $8,770 for a one-bedroom, $9,820 to $14,620 for a two-bedroom, $15,720 to $23,390 for a three-bedroom and $21,610 to $32,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Nashua from Santa Maria?

About 3,128 road miles (2,651 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 New Hampshire 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 Nashua?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,260 to $6,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,810 to $5,610. 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–Nashua corridor.