Santa Rosa, CA → Erie, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Rosa to Erie

About 2,641 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,620–$12,830, delivery in 7–14 days, 88 carriers on the Santa Rosa side and 71 in Erie.

2,641 miroad distance
46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,620–$12,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Rosa, California
To: Erie, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 2,641 miles (2,238 straight-line)
Drive time: 46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 88 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 71 (48 interstate)

Reverse: Erie → Santa Rosa

Erie sits about 2,641 miles east of Santa Rosa, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,620 to $12,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).

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 71 around Erie (48 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 Erie.

Santa Rosa has a population of about 179,437 and Erie about 93,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,191 and 4,957 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania 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 Erie

Full-service estimate for 2,641 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,450	$4,210	$5,130
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,170	$6,310	$7,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,620	$10,510	$12,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$13,800	$16,820	$20,520
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$18,970	$23,130	$28,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,610–$5,100

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

Portable container

$3,380–$4,970

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

Full-service mover

$8,620–$12,830

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 Erie (destination)

Care Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4750164
Based in: Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (814) 217-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durst Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 120899
MC: 109927
Based in: Erie, PA 16508 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 873-8766 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eqpt Leasing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4447192
MC: 1751948
Based in: Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (814) 840-1608 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandy Run Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3306404
MC: 1049485
Based in: Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (814) 476-0076 Route Verify on FMCSA

B F Fields Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: B F Fields INC

USDOT: 120905
MC: 31881
Based in: Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 454-2481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua Barone

USDOT: 3138746
MC: 1122199
Based in: Erie, PA 16511 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (814) 450-0422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Big A Construction Group INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2877361
MC: 965774
Based in: Erie, PA 16502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (929) 500-0009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adina Express Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3254464
MC: 1024875
Based in: Erie, PA 16509 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (814) 881-9472 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Erie

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,450 to $5,130 for a studio, $5,170 to $7,700 for a one-bedroom, $8,620 to $12,830 for a two-bedroom, $13,800 to $20,520 for a three-bedroom and $18,970 to $28,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Erie from Santa Rosa?

About 2,641 road miles (2,238 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Pennsylvania 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 Erie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,610 to $5,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,380 to $4,970. 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–Erie corridor.