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Topeka, KS → Santa Monica, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Topeka to Santa Monica

About 1,545 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,470–$9,620, delivery in 5–10 days, 37 carriers on the Topeka side and 603 in Santa Monica.

  • 1,545 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,470–$9,6202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,545 miles (1,309 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
603 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Monica → Topeka

Santa Monica sits about 1,545 miles west of Topeka, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to California 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 $6,470 to $9,620 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 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Topeka side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Monica.

Topeka has a population of about 125,795 and Santa Monica about 92,000. Santa Monica is the denser city (11,069 people per square mile versus 2,062 in Topeka), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Topeka to Santa Monica

Full-service estimate for 1,545 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,590 $3,160 $3,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,880 $4,730 $5,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,470 $7,890 $9,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,350 $12,620 $15,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,230 $17,350 $21,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,190–$3,090

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,530

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

Full-service mover

$6,470–$9,620

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 Topeka (origin)

Savannah Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
684806
MC
318425
Based in
Topeka, KS 66618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (801) 563-0100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Logistics Kansas LLC

USDOT
2269408
MC
774930
Based in
Topeka, KS 66608 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (785) 379-3719 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rojo INC

USDOT
3286258
MC
1425657
Based in
Topeka, KS 66609 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (913) 707-6589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tmw Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3635353
MC
1247092
Based in
Topeka, KS 66612 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (913) 440-0135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jayhawker LLC

USDOT
3563094
MC
1197430
Based in
Topeka, KS 66618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (785) 783-4207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marty Grist Demolition

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marty Grist

USDOT
948131
MC
406456
Based in
Topeka, KS 66609 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (785) 249-0407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Techno Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2478715
MC
939555
Based in
Topeka, KS 66614 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (785) 806-0099 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbt Williams

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jbt Williams LLC

USDOT
4521199
MC
1791387
Based in
Topeka, KS 66604 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (785) 301-8172 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Topeka

Near Santa Monica (destination)

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dsd Trucking INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465743
MC
309255
Based in
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (310) 725-1999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (310) 508-6676 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harmony Home Remodels

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4468385
MC
1763223
Based in
Van Nuys, CA 91411 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (818) 747-3439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlvr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3471374
MC
1136305
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Melogistix INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3479671
MC
1141564
Based in
LA, CA 90019 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (323) 377-8628 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 603 movers in Santa Monica

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Topeka to Santa Monica?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,590 to $3,850 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,770 for a one-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,620 for a two-bedroom, $10,350 to $15,400 for a three-bedroom and $14,230 to $21,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Monica from Topeka?

About 1,545 road miles (1,309 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 Kansas 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 Topeka to Santa Monica?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,530. 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 Topeka–Santa Monica corridor.