Moving to Santa Barbara from somewhere in Texas? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Texas city on this platform is El Paso at about 930 road miles from Santa Barbara; the largest, Houston, is about 1,717 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Santa Barbara has 27 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (9 with interstate authority), and the Texas cities on this platform account for 34,770 more.
Typical cost (Santa Barbara ↔ Houston, 1,717 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,060 | $6,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,920 | $8,440 | $10,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,070 | $13,500 | $16,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,220 | $18,560 | $22,650 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Texas → Santa Barbara, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.