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New Braunfels, TX

Santa Maria, CA → New Braunfels, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to New Braunfels

About 1,593 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,700–$9,970, delivery in 5–10 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 145 in New Braunfels.

  • 1,593 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,700–$9,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,593 miles (1,350 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
145 (43 interstate)

Reverse: New Braunfels → Santa Maria

Moving from Santa Maria to New Braunfels is a cross-country move of roughly 1,593 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.

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 $6,700 to $9,970 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 28 hours (4 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 145 around New Braunfels (43 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 Braunfels.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and New Braunfels about 122,492. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 2,000), 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 New Braunfels

Full-service estimate for 1,593 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,020 $4,900 $5,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,700 $8,170 $9,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,720 $13,070 $15,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,740 $17,980 $21,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,240–$3,160

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

Portable container

$2,440–$3,590

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

Full-service mover

$6,700–$9,970

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 New Braunfels (destination)

B & B TX Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3713370
MC
1304125
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78132 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
37 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (830) 214-3069 Route Verify on FMCSA

National Emergency Management And Response

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2086050
MC
881926
Based in
Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (210) 905-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evolution Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Evolution Moving LLC

USDOT
2467590
MC
1239409
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (830) 542-8608 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Air Freight & Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2574036
MC
900043
Based in
Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (210) 946-9447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vargas R Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1838956
MC
666532
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (830) 837-5749 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Marathon Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4015156
MC
1512938
Based in
Cibolo, TX 78108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (614) 353-5950 Route Verify on FMCSA

Armstrong Relocation Company San Antonio

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Moving Solutions San Antonio LLC

USDOT
2989210
MC
18159
Based in
Schertz, TX 78154 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (210) 225-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Braunfels Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2992735
MC
1117672
Based in
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (830) 643-9676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 145 movers in New Braunfels

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,990 for a studio, $4,020 to $5,980 for a one-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,970 for a two-bedroom, $10,720 to $15,950 for a three-bedroom and $14,740 to $21,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Braunfels from Santa Maria?

About 1,593 road miles (1,350 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 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 New Braunfels?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,240 to $3,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,440 to $3,590. 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 Braunfels corridor.