Astoria, OR

Santa Rosa, CA → Astoria, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Rosa to Astoria

About 635 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,330–$6,440, delivery in 2–5 days, 88 carriers on the Santa Rosa side and 11 in Astoria.

  • 635 miroad distance
  • 11 h 39 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,330–$6,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 635 miles (538 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 39 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
88 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Astoria → Santa Rosa

Moving from Santa Rosa to Astoria is a long-distance move of roughly 635 road miles, heading north from California to Oregon.

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 $4,330 to $6,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 39 min.

On the Santa Rosa side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Astoria (8 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 Astoria.

Santa Rosa has a population of about 179,437 and Astoria about 10,000. Santa Rosa is considerably denser (4,191 people per square mile versus 1,667), 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 Oregon 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 Rosa to Astoria

Full-service estimate for 635 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,730 $2,110 $2,580
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,600 $3,170 $3,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,330 $5,280 $6,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,930 $8,450 $10,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,530 $11,620 $14,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$950–$1,340

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

Portable container

$1,590–$2,330

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

Full-service mover

$4,330–$6,440

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 Rosa (origin)

Atech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1047145
MC
437810
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
178 trucks, 229 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ss Skikos INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2503797
MC
867907
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Atech Warehousing & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
572472
MC
278982
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Fresh Start Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4466174
MC
1762013
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

California Non Stop Towing Reliance Towing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3029605
Based in
Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Celis Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2594954
MC
921948
Based in
Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Careful Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1803378
MC
679758
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Redwood Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3654349
MC
1260854
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 88 movers in Santa Rosa

Near Astoria (destination)

City Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
639381
MC
300350
Based in
Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Austin Wirkkala Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3724171
MC
1312053
Based in
Chinook, WA 98614 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Drft Company Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2191875
MC
819498
Based in
Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Coastal Peaks Logistics

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4498095
Based in
Warrenton, OR 97146 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3909951
MC
1442992
Based in
Cathlamet, WA 98612 (26 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Commonwealth Industries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4515221
MC
1788175
Based in
Raymond, WA 98577 (33 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Dk Luna Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1630749
MC
601483
Based in
Longview, WA 98632 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Kenny'S Trucking Again

Licensed interstate
USDOT
674179
MC
687495
Based in
Castle Rock, WA 98611 (44 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 11 movers in Astoria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Rosa to Astoria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,580 for a studio, $2,600 to $3,870 for a one-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a two-bedroom, $6,930 to $10,310 for a three-bedroom and $9,530 to $14,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Astoria from Santa Rosa?

About 635 road miles (538 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Oregon 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 Rosa to Astoria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,330. 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 Rosa–Astoria corridor.