Santa Rosa, CA → Encinitas, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Rosa to Encinitas

About 568 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,440–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 88 carriers on the Santa Rosa side and 142 in Encinitas.

568 miroad distance
10 h 30 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,440–$6,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Rosa, California
To: Encinitas, California
Road distance: ≈ 568 miles (482 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 30 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 88 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 142 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Encinitas → Santa Rosa

Encinitas sits about 568 miles southeast of Santa Rosa, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,440 to $6,600 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 10 h 30 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 142 around Encinitas (33 interstate). For an in-state 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 Encinitas.

Santa Rosa has a population of about 179,437 and Encinitas about 61,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,191 and 3,254 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Santa Rosa to Encinitas

Full-service estimate for 568 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,780	$2,170	$2,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,660	$3,250	$3,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,440	$5,410	$6,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,100	$8,660	$10,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,770	$11,910	$14,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$880–$1,250

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

Portable container

$1,530–$2,250

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

Full-service mover

$4,440–$6,600

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

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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

Call (707) 526-1910 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (707) 575-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (707) 526-1910 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (707) 490-4099 Route Verify on FMCSA

California Non Stop Towing Reliance Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Non Stop Towing INC

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

Call (707) 584-7568 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (707) 934-5590 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (707) 528-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (707) 545-2001 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 88 movers in Santa Rosa

Near Encinitas (destination)

Altman Specialty Plants LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 440672
MC: 277756
Based in: Vista, CA 92084 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 311 trucks, 309 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (760) 744-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pack & Crate Services

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 34546
MC: 136200
Based in: Escondido, CA 92025 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (909) 780-1073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Online Trucking Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2159029
MC: 750403
Based in: Vista, CA 92081 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (760) 598-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Barak Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4100368
MC: 1564012
Based in: San Diego, CA 92121 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (619) 856-6127 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grizzly Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2642040
MC: 920877
Based in: San Diego, CA 92126 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (844) 474-9959 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antida Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2619707
MC: 913842
Based in: San Diego, CA 92127 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (619) 398-6994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Operator Logistics Co

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2660024
MC: 1709631
Based in: Vista, CA 92083 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (619) 941-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Resendiz Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3398785
MC: 1134994
Based in: Escondido, CA 92026 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (760) 509-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Encinitas

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 Encinitas 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 Rosa to Encinitas?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,440 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,570 for a three-bedroom and $9,770 to $14,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Encinitas from Santa Rosa?

About 568 road miles (482 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 30 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Santa Rosa and Encinitas are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Santa Rosa to Encinitas?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $880 to $1,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,530 to $2,250. 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–Encinitas corridor.