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Santa Maria, CA → Round Rock, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Round Rock

About 1,600 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,710–$9,990, delivery in 5–10 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 478 in Round Rock.

  • 1,600 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,710–$9,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,600 miles (1,356 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
478 (144 interstate)

Reverse: Round Rock → Santa Maria

The route from Santa Maria, CA to Round Rock, TX covers roughly 1,600 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 $6,710 to $9,990 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 478 around Round Rock (144 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 Round Rock.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Round Rock about 141,282. Santa Maria is considerably denser (4,812 people per square mile versus 3,177), 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 Round Rock

Full-service estimate for 1,600 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,690 $3,270 $4,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,030 $4,910 $5,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,710 $8,190 $9,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,740 $13,100 $15,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,770 $18,010 $21,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,240–$3,170

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

Portable container

$2,450–$3,600

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

Full-service mover

$6,710–$9,990

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 Round Rock (destination)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apple Moving LLC

USDOT
3538096
MC
1361596
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2608633
MC
917444
Based in
Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (737) 444-7778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190438
MC
1544165
Based in
Austin, TX 78753 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (866) 250-8589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3903424
MC
1438723
Based in
Austin, TX 78729 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (781) 266-7968 Route Verify on FMCSA

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 3470 LLC

USDOT
1655425
MC
609081
Based in
Austin, TX 78759 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (512) 731-8971 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Austin LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902281
MC
391383
Based in
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (512) 443-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

S Sosa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3157306
MC
1115157
Based in
Pflugerville, TX 78660 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (786) 491-0065 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 478 movers in Round Rock

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Maria to Round Rock?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,000 for a studio, $4,030 to $5,990 for a one-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,990 for a two-bedroom, $10,740 to $15,980 for a three-bedroom and $14,770 to $21,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Round Rock from Santa Maria?

About 1,600 road miles (1,356 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 Round Rock?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,240 to $3,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,600. 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–Round Rock corridor.