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Garden City, KS

Santa Monica, CA → Garden City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Monica to Garden City

About 1,206 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,600–$8,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 603 carriers on the Santa Monica side and 19 in Garden City.

  • 1,206 miroad distance
  • 21 h 30 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,600–$8,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,206 miles (1,022 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 30 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
603 (222 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Garden City → Santa Monica

Moving from Santa Monica to Garden City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,206 road miles, heading east from California to Kansas.

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 $5,600 to $8,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 30 min.

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 19 around Garden City (13 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 Garden City.

Santa Monica has a population of about 92,000 and Garden City about 28,000. Santa Monica is considerably denser (11,069 people per square mile versus 2,557), 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 Kansas 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 Garden City

Full-service estimate for 1,206 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,360 $4,090 $5,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,600 $6,820 $8,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,950 $10,920 $13,320
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,310 $15,010 $18,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,380

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,080

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

Full-service mover

$5,600–$8,330

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Santa Monica, CA → Garden City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Garden City (destination)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,360 to $5,000 for a one-bedroom, $5,600 to $8,330 for a two-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,320 for a three-bedroom and $12,310 to $18,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden City from Santa Monica?

About 1,206 road miles (1,022 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Kansas 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 Garden City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,080. 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–Garden City corridor.