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Temecula, CA

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

Movers from Santa Rosa to Temecula

About 546 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,370–$6,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 88 carriers on the Santa Rosa side and 102 in Temecula.

  • 546 miroad distance
  • 10 h 7 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,370–$6,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 546 miles (463 straight-line)
Drive time
10 h 7 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
88 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
102 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Temecula → Santa Rosa

Temecula sits about 546 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 $4,370 to $6,500 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 7 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 102 around Temecula (50 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 Temecula.

Santa Rosa has a population of about 179,437 and Temecula about 114,865. Santa Rosa is considerably denser (4,191 people per square mile versus 2,949), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Santa Rosa to Temecula

Full-service estimate for 546 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,750 $2,130 $2,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,620 $3,200 $3,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,370 $5,330 $6,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,990 $8,530 $10,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,620 $11,730 $14,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,220

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

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

Full-service mover

$4,370–$6,500

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

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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
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 Temecula (destination)

Lacedaemon Distributions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726885
MC
1314053
Based in
Temecula, CA 92592 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (951) 553-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4316695
MC
1683488
Based in
Temecula, CA 92590 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (951) 834-3539 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA & Ukh LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3704517
MC
1297579
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Temecula Valley

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Transistions INC

USDOT
4055879
MC
1537960
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (951) 561-3449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bald Eagle Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Burg

USDOT
675983
MC
315464
Based in
Fallbrook, CA 92028 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (949) 874-8222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arriaza Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1864862
MC
674258
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (909) 717-8115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hcc Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Radu Danciu

USDOT
2588395
MC
907553
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (661) 414-2752 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 102 movers in Temecula

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,620 to $3,900 for a one-bedroom, $4,370 to $6,500 for a two-bedroom, $6,990 to $10,400 for a three-bedroom and $9,620 to $14,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Temecula from Santa Rosa?

About 546 road miles (463 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 7 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 Temecula 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 Temecula?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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–Temecula corridor.