Port St. Lucie, FL

Santa Maria, CA → Port St. Lucie, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Port St. Lucie

About 2,845 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,060–$13,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

  • 2,845 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,060–$13,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,845 miles (2,411 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
271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Santa Maria

Port St. Lucie sits about 2,845 miles east of Santa Maria, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,060 to $13,490 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 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 271 around Port St. Lucie (104 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 Port St. Lucie.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 1,719), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 2,845 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,630 $4,420 $5,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,440 $6,630 $8,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,060 $11,050 $13,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,500 $17,690 $21,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,940 $24,320 $29,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,970–$5,610

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

Portable container

$3,560–$5,230

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

Full-service mover

$9,060–$13,490

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 Port St. Lucie (destination)

Two Men And A Truck - Treasure Coast

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4445487
MC
1751074
Based in
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Luma Logistic Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3484884
MC
1144987
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34987 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

We Do It All For You LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4153846
MC
1595104
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Vyto Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170922
MC
118277
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Quality Service Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
756366
MC
341513
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34984 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Bmsi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3580467
MC
1209251
Based in
Ft Pierce, FL 34950 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Turbo Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2350492
MC
804603
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Calomar Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3883845
MC
1425767
Based in
Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 271 movers in Port St. Lucie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Maria to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,630 to $5,390 for a studio, $5,440 to $8,090 for a one-bedroom, $9,060 to $13,490 for a two-bedroom, $14,500 to $21,580 for a three-bedroom and $19,940 to $29,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Santa Maria?

About 2,845 road miles (2,411 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 Florida 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 Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,970 to $5,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,560 to $5,230. 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–Port St. Lucie corridor.