Santa Rosa, CA → Lowell, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Rosa to Lowell

About 3,153 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,380–$15,440, delivery in 7–14 days, 88 carriers on the Santa Rosa side and 215 in Lowell.

3,153 miroad distance
55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,380–$15,4402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Rosa, California
To: Lowell, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 3,153 miles (2,672 straight-line)
Drive time: 55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 88 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination: 215 (152 interstate)

Reverse: Lowell → Santa Rosa

The route from Santa Rosa, CA to Lowell, MA covers roughly 3,153 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $10,380 to $15,440 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 55 hours (7 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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.

Santa Rosa has a population of about 179,437 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 4,191 in Santa Rosa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Santa Rosa to Lowell

Full-service estimate for 3,153 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,150	$5,060	$6,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,230	$7,590	$9,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,380	$12,660	$15,440
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,610	$20,250	$24,710
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,830	$27,840	$33,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,440–$6,270

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

Portable container

$3,830–$5,640

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

Full-service mover

$10,380–$15,440

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

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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

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 Lowell (destination)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3679531
MC: 1279402
Based in: Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 233338
MC: 162524
Based in: Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 23907
MC: 98938
Based in: Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3454459
MC: 1125607
Based in: Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 9354
MC: 277023
Based in: Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 55290
MC: 104967
Based in: Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT: 592850
MC: 1206423
Based in: Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2505448
MC: 869879
Based in: Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,150 to $6,180 for a studio, $6,230 to $9,260 for a one-bedroom, $10,380 to $15,440 for a two-bedroom, $16,610 to $24,710 for a three-bedroom and $22,830 to $33,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lowell from Santa Rosa?

About 3,153 road miles (2,672 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 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 Massachusetts 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 Lowell?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,440 to $6,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,830 to $5,640. 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–Lowell corridor.