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Texarkana, TX → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Texarkana to Santa Barbara

About 1,731 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,940–$10,330, delivery in 5–10 days, 51 carriers on the Texarkana side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 1,731 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,940–$10,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,731 miles (1,467 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
51 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Texarkana

Moving from Texarkana to Santa Barbara is a cross-country move of roughly 1,731 road miles, heading west from Texas to California.

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 $6,940 to $10,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Texarkana side there are 51 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Barbara (9 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 Santa Barbara.

Texarkana has a population of about 37,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Texarkana), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Texarkana to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 1,731 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,170 $5,080 $6,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,940 $8,470 $10,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,110 $13,550 $16,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,280 $18,630 $22,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,380–$3,360

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

Portable container

$2,560–$3,770

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

Full-service mover

$6,940–$10,330

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 Texarkana (origin)

Livingston Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2862306
MC
959216
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (903) 832-5373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Texarkana Sugar Hill INC

USDOT
776808
MC
347874
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (903) 223-0102 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Warehousing & Distribution Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
876909
MC
383490
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (903) 832-8144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dean Farms INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2454479
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (903) 748-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calirida Freight Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Handyman'S Wife Cleaning LLC

USDOT
8830213
MC
74344793
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (575) 309-3203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shur-Flow Plumbing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shur-Flow Services INC

USDOT
495694
MC
264355
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (903) 794-3569 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Mobile Homes LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539432
MC
1801208
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (903) 490-1075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Powerhaul Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927497
MC
988101
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (870) 299-0556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Texarkana

Near Santa Barbara (destination)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

USDOT
2424966
MC
876037
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

USDOT
1821147
MC
661157
Based in
Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

USDOT
374567
MC
225136
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8395520
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

USDOT
1355626
MC
608117
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3544323
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Texarkana to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,130 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,200 for a one-bedroom, $6,940 to $10,330 for a two-bedroom, $11,110 to $16,530 for a three-bedroom and $15,280 to $22,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Texarkana?

About 1,731 road miles (1,467 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas into California 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 Texarkana to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,560 to $3,770. 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 Texarkana–Santa Barbara corridor.