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Yakima, WA → Santa Cruz, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Yakima to Santa Cruz

About 789 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,920–$7,320, delivery in 2–5 days, 60 carriers on the Yakima side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 789 miroad distance
  • 14 h 18 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,920–$7,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 789 miles (669 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 18 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
60 (34 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Yakima

Moving from Yakima to Santa Cruz is a long-distance move of roughly 789 road miles, heading south from Washington 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 $4,920 to $7,320 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 14 h 18 min.

On the Yakima side there are 60 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Cruz (6 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 Cruz.

Yakima has a population of about 98,000 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 people per square mile versus 3,481 in Yakima), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Yakima to Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 789 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,970 $2,400 $2,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,950 $3,600 $4,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,920 $6,000 $7,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,870 $9,600 $11,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,820 $13,200 $16,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,720–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$4,920–$7,320

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 Yakima (origin)

Floyd Blinsky Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
328687
MC
214356
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 86 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (509) 457-3484 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Northwest Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Movers Central LLC

USDOT
2447936
MC
135847
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 453-8242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larch Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua David Noel

USDOT
2433537
MC
925760
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 314-8081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mendez Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170358
MC
1262505
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (509) 307-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ibarra Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2901207
MC
975959
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (509) 899-9328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Buff Guy Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539745
MC
1801352
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (509) 654-4832 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ronald James Kerr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
573046
MC
278738
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (509) 961-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Castillo Bros Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1543366
MC
574001
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (509) 938-8508 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 60 movers in Yakima

Near Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Yakima to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,390 for a one-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a two-bedroom, $7,870 to $11,710 for a three-bedroom and $10,820 to $16,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Yakima?

About 789 road miles (669 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 18 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 Yakima to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,540. 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 Yakima–Santa Cruz corridor.