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Laramie, WY

Santa Monica, CA → Laramie, WY · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Monica to Laramie

About 1,021 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,210–$7,760, delivery in 3–7 days, 603 carriers on the Santa Monica side and 8 in Laramie.

  • 1,021 miroad distance
  • 18 h 18 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,210–$7,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,021 miles (865 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 18 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
603 (222 interstate)
Movers at destination
8 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Laramie → Santa Monica

Moving from Santa Monica to Laramie is a long-distance move of roughly 1,021 road miles, heading northeast from California to Wyoming.

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 $5,210 to $7,760 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 18 h 18 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 8 around Laramie (7 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 Laramie.

Santa Monica has a population of about 92,000 and Laramie about 32,000. Santa Monica is considerably denser (11,069 people per square mile versus 1,707), 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 Wyoming than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Monica to Laramie

Full-service estimate for 1,021 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,080 $2,540 $3,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,130 $3,810 $4,650
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,210 $6,360 $7,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,340 $10,170 $12,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,470 $13,980 $17,060

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,500–$2,120

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,840

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

Full-service mover

$5,210–$7,760

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 Laramie (destination)

Akal Energy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1970617
MC
803755
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (303) 517-0165 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cowboy Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
502203
MC
148483
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (307) 745-9294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2630599
MC
915454
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 363-1464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosario Global Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718622
MC
1307998
Based in
Laramine, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (551) 751-0050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc2 Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3929978
MC
1456276
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (303) 358-3526 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Brink Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4345179
MC
1698246
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Route Verify on FMCSA

Binning Custom Products INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
100350
MC
287123
Based in
Laramie, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (307) 310-9735 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 8 movers in Laramie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Monica to Laramie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,080 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,130 to $4,650 for a one-bedroom, $5,210 to $7,760 for a two-bedroom, $8,340 to $12,410 for a three-bedroom and $11,470 to $17,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Laramie from Santa Monica?

About 1,021 road miles (865 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 18 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 Wyoming 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 Laramie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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–Laramie corridor.