Santa Monica, CA → Wichita, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Monica to Wichita

About 1,426 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,190–$9,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 603 carriers on the Santa Monica side and 118 in Wichita.

1,426 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,190–$9,2102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Monica, California
To: Wichita, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,426 miles (1,209 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 603 (222 interstate)
Movers at destination: 118 (74 interstate)

Reverse: Wichita → Santa Monica

Moving from Santa Monica to Wichita is a long-distance move of roughly 1,426 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 $6,190 to $9,210 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 25 hours (3 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 118 around Wichita (74 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 Wichita.

Santa Monica has a population of about 92,000 and Wichita about 400,987. Santa Monica is considerably denser (11,069 people per square mile versus 2,454), 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 Wichita

Full-service estimate for 1,426 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,480	$3,020	$3,680
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,710	$4,530	$5,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,190	$7,550	$9,210
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,900	$12,080	$14,740
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,620	$16,610	$20,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,920

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

Portable container

$2,290–$3,370

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

Full-service mover

$6,190–$9,210

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 Wichita (destination)

Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prestige Services LLC

USDOT: 4294755
MC: 1671693
Based in: Wichita, KS 67205 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8,290 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (316) 871-7214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Capitol Delivery & Whse

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Air Capitol Delivery & Warehouse LLC

USDOT: 896370
MC: 389874
Based in: Park City, KS 67204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (316) 491-5758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hamilton Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 472800
MC: 250889
Based in: Valley Center, KS 67147 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (316) 755-3050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Oz LLC

USDOT: 2277955
MC: 796879
Based in: Wichita, KS 67212 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (316) 558-5588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Garcia Trucken LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1741702
MC: 820041
Based in: Haysville, KS 67060 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (316) 648-1673 Route Verify on FMCSA

King'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 957078
MC: 496214
Based in: Wichita, KS 67216 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (316) 524-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: American Movers LLC

USDOT: 1698749
MC: 946526
Based in: Wichita, KS 67213 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (316) 409-2846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morris Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2067901
MC: 731338
Based in: Goddard, KS 67052 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (316) 993-7780 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 118 movers in Wichita

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Wichita if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,480 to $3,680 for a studio, $3,710 to $5,530 for a one-bedroom, $6,190 to $9,210 for a two-bedroom, $9,900 to $14,740 for a three-bedroom and $13,620 to $20,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wichita from Santa Monica?

About 1,426 road miles (1,209 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Wichita?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,370. 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–Wichita corridor.