Woodbridge, NJ

Santa Maria, CA → Woodbridge, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Maria to Woodbridge

About 2,977 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,830–$14,630, delivery in 7–14 days, 42 carriers on the Santa Maria side and 812 in Woodbridge.

  • 2,977 miroad distance
  • 52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,830–$14,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,977 miles (2,523 straight-line)
Drive time
52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
812 (558 interstate)

Reverse: Woodbridge → Santa Maria

The route from Santa Maria, CA to Woodbridge, NJ covers roughly 2,977 miles by road, a northeast-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 $9,830 to $14,630 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 52 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 812 around Woodbridge (558 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 Woodbridge.

Santa Maria has a population of about 111,390 and Woodbridge about 104,802. The two cities have comparable density (4,812 and 4,448 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Jersey 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 Woodbridge

Full-service estimate for 2,977 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,930 $4,800 $5,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,900 $7,200 $8,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,830 $11,990 $14,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,730 $19,190 $23,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,630 $26,380 $32,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,110–$5,800

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

Portable container

$3,680–$5,410

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

Full-service mover

$9,830–$14,630

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

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 Woodbridge (destination)

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185771
MC
152533
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
259466
MC
165923
Based in
Edison, NJ 08817 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4031162
MC
1670307
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
297672
MC
210330
Based in
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220960
MC
1008026
Based in
Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547419
MC
1186779
Based in
South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Great Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2180117
MC
919428
Based in
Staten Island, NY 10301 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 812 movers in Woodbridge

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Maria to Woodbridge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,930 to $5,850 for a studio, $5,900 to $8,780 for a one-bedroom, $9,830 to $14,630 for a two-bedroom, $15,730 to $23,410 for a three-bedroom and $21,630 to $32,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Woodbridge from Santa Maria?

About 2,977 road miles (2,523 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 New Jersey 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 Woodbridge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,110 to $5,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,680 to $5,410. 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–Woodbridge corridor.