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West Valley City, UT

Santa Maria, CA → West Valley City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Maria to West Valley City

About 717 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,450–$6,620, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 367 in West Valley City.

  • 717 miroad distance
  • 13 h 4 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,450–$6,6202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 717 miles (608 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 4 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
367 (212 interstate)

Reverse: West Valley City → Santa Maria

West Valley City sits about 717 miles northeast of Santa Maria, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Utah that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,450 to $6,620 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 4 min.

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 367 around West Valley City (212 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 West Valley City.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and West Valley City about 137,491. The two cities have comparable density (4,812 and 3,917 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Utah than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Maria to West Valley City

Full-service estimate for 717 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,780 $2,170 $2,650
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,670 $3,260 $3,970
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,450 $5,430 $6,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,120 $8,680 $10,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,790 $11,940 $14,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,460

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,440

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

Full-service mover

$4,450–$6,620

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 West Valley City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cr England INC

USDOT
28406
MC
124679
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (801) 972-2712 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier

Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

USDOT
240026
MC
1768668
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (801) 240-6348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1122
MC
298841
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (801) 531-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1489050
MC
560561
Based in
North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (801) 936-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264719
MC
128761
Based in
West Valley City, UT 84128 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (801) 972-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2105569
MC
734376
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC

USDOT
3547550
MC
1186875
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (801) 679-4299 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1758533
MC
643099
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (801) 462-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 367 movers in West Valley City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Maria to West Valley City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,650 for a studio, $2,670 to $3,970 for a one-bedroom, $4,450 to $6,620 for a two-bedroom, $7,120 to $10,590 for a three-bedroom and $9,790 to $14,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is West Valley City from Santa Maria?

About 717 road miles (608 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Utah 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 West Valley City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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–West Valley City corridor.