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Santa Monica, CA → Atlantic City, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Monica to Atlantic City

About 2,884 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,660–$14,370, delivery in 7–14 days, 603 carriers on the Santa Monica side and 81 in Atlantic City.

  • 2,884 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,660–$14,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,884 miles (2,444 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
603 (222 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Atlantic City → Santa Monica

Moving from Santa Monica to Atlantic City is a cross-country move of roughly 2,884 road miles, heading east from California to New Jersey.

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 $9,660 to $14,370 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Santa Monica side there are 603 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (222 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Atlantic City (50 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 Atlantic City.

Santa Monica has a population of about 92,000 and Atlantic City about 38,000. Santa Monica is considerably denser (11,069 people per square mile versus 3,578), 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 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 Monica to Atlantic City

Full-service estimate for 2,884 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,860 $4,710 $5,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,790 $7,070 $8,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,660 $11,780 $14,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,450 $18,840 $22,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,250 $25,910 $31,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,010–$5,670

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

Portable container

$3,590–$5,290

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

Full-service mover

$9,660–$14,370

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 Monica (origin)

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dsd Trucking INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465743
MC
309255
Based in
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (310) 725-1999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (310) 508-6676 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harmony Home Remodels

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468385
MC
1763223
Based in
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (818) 747-3439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlvr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3471374
MC
1136305
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Melogistix INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3479671
MC
1141564
Based in
LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (323) 377-8628 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

Near Atlantic City (destination)

Ag Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392856
MC
822533
Based in
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (609) 334-0722 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Movers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
855489
MC
376602
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (609) 641-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Platt'S Beach House Furnishings Splatt'S Furniture

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Platt'S INC

USDOT
3344659
Based in
Somers Point, NJ 08244 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 927-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Coast Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637650
MC
489707
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (609) 484-1101 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hubner INC

USDOT
3149281
MC
1167998
Based in
Absecon, NJ 08201 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (609) 241-1070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sparrow Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Horizon Circuit LLC

USDOT
3300769
MC
1046878
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (769) 208-3637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Moving & Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4118247
MC
1574512
Based in
Galloway, NJ 08205 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (973) 747-6121 Route Verify on FMCSA

O C Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299953
MC
1046495
Based in
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (609) 641-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Atlantic City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Monica to Atlantic City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,860 to $5,750 for a studio, $5,790 to $8,620 for a one-bedroom, $9,660 to $14,370 for a two-bedroom, $15,450 to $22,990 for a three-bedroom and $21,250 to $31,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Atlantic City from Santa Monica?

About 2,884 road miles (2,444 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Monica to Atlantic City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,010 to $5,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,590 to $5,290. 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 Monica–Atlantic City corridor.