Wichita Falls, TX

Santa Monica, CA → Wichita Falls, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Monica to Wichita Falls

About 1,349 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,120–$9,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 603 carriers on the Santa Monica side and 41 in Wichita Falls.

  • 1,349 miroad distance
  • 23 h 58 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,120–$9,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,349 miles (1,143 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 58 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
603 (222 interstate)
Movers at destination
41 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Wichita Falls → Santa Monica

The route from Santa Monica, CA to Wichita Falls, TX covers roughly 1,349 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $6,120 to $9,100 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 23 h 58 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 41 around Wichita Falls (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 Wichita Falls.

Santa Monica has a population of about 92,000 and Wichita Falls about 101,951. Santa Monica is considerably denser (11,069 people per square mile versus 1,421), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Monica to Wichita Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,349 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,450 $2,990 $3,640
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,670 $4,480 $5,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,120 $7,460 $9,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,790 $11,940 $14,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,460 $16,420 $20,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,840–$2,590

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

Portable container

$2,220–$3,270

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

Full-service mover

$6,120–$9,100

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

Near Wichita Falls (destination)

De LA Garza Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2273309
MC
776399
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

K&d Transport Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3916623
MC
1447415
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Hr04 Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4462195
MC
1759923
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Active Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4530683
MC
1796455
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76309 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Wingfield Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3584268
MC
1211815
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76301 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Blj Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4416386
MC
1735635
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76306 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Wichita Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier
USDOT
518157
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76310 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

B&a Reliable Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4037406
MC
1526938
Based in
Wichita Falls, TX 76305 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

All 41 movers in Wichita Falls

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,640 for a studio, $3,670 to $5,460 for a one-bedroom, $6,120 to $9,100 for a two-bedroom, $9,790 to $14,570 for a three-bedroom and $13,460 to $20,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wichita Falls from Santa Monica?

About 1,349 road miles (1,143 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 58 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 Texas 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 Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,840 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,270. 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 Falls corridor.