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Williamsburg, VA → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Williamsburg to Santa Barbara

About 2,828 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,150–$13,620, delivery in 7–14 days, 33 carriers on the Williamsburg side and 27 in Santa Barbara.

  • 2,828 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,150–$13,6202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,828 miles (2,396 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (25 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Barbara → Williamsburg

Moving from Williamsburg to Santa Barbara is a cross-country move of roughly 2,828 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $9,150 to $13,620 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Williamsburg side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 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.

Williamsburg has a population of about 16,000 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,726 in Williamsburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Williamsburg to Santa Barbara

Full-service estimate for 2,828 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,660 $4,460 $5,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,490 $6,700 $8,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,150 $11,160 $13,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,650 $17,860 $21,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,140 $24,560 $29,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,960–$5,580

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

Portable container

$3,540–$5,210

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

Full-service mover

$9,150–$13,620

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Williamsburg, VA → Santa Barbara, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Williamsburg (origin)

The Other Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915026
MC
396031
Based in
Hayes, VA 23072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (804) 642-0019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amgine LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348666
MC
1700037
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (757) 771-4090 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ae Moving LLC

USDOT
4126677
MC
1763682
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23185 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (469) 387-0516 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jdr Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4063961
MC
1542558
Based in
Gloucester, VA 23061 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (757) 897-7274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Warriors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2888273
MC
969885
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (757) 848-8302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dch Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3676008
MC
1388976
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (757) 784-8242 Route Verify on FMCSA

E And B Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Eldridge Author Hill Jr

USDOT
1549689
MC
575739
Based in
Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 238-3415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sontonio Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3048533
MC
48599
Based in
Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (757) 696-6161 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg to Santa Barbara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,660 to $5,450 for a studio, $5,490 to $8,170 for a one-bedroom, $9,150 to $13,620 for a two-bedroom, $14,650 to $21,790 for a three-bedroom and $20,140 to $29,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Barbara from Williamsburg?

About 2,828 road miles (2,396 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 Virginia 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 Williamsburg to Santa Barbara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,960 to $5,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,540 to $5,210. 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 Williamsburg–Santa Barbara corridor.