Santa Maria, CA → New Bedford, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to New Bedford

About 3,171 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,410–$15,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 80 in New Bedford.

3,171 miroad distance
55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,410–$15,4902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Maria, California
To: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 3,171 miles (2,687 straight-line)
Drive time: 55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Santa Maria

Moving from Santa Maria to New Bedford is a cross-country move of roughly 3,171 road miles, heading northeast from California to Massachusetts.

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 $10,410 to $15,490 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 55 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 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and New Bedford about 101,834. The two cities have comparable density (4,812 and 5,054 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 3,171 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,170	$5,080	$6,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,250	$7,620	$9,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,410	$12,700	$15,490
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,660	$20,320	$24,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,910	$27,940	$34,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,460–$6,290

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

Portable container

$3,850–$5,660

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

Full-service mover

$10,410–$15,490

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

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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 New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: The Stop And Shop Supermarket Company

USDOT: 8653
MC: 105296
Based in: Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (508) 977-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1651524
MC: 607808
Based in: New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (508) 984-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 813744
MC: 406241
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1108840
MC: 456026
Based in: West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Triunfo Foods Of Massachusetts INC

USDOT: 3818613
MC: 1380937
Based in: New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (973) 712-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rusty'S Junk Removal LLC

USDOT: 4165245
MC: 1601227
Based in: Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (774) 510-6199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1003291
MC: 576093
Based in: New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (508) 991-6868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2945834
MC: 997090
Based in: Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (508) 642-2102 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in New Bedford

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in New Bedford accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Maria to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,170 to $6,200 for a studio, $6,250 to $9,300 for a one-bedroom, $10,410 to $15,490 for a two-bedroom, $16,660 to $24,790 for a three-bedroom and $22,910 to $34,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Santa Maria?

About 3,171 road miles (2,687 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 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 Massachusetts 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 New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,460 to $6,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,850 to $5,660. 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–New Bedford corridor.