Licensed Movers in Santa Barbara, CA
9 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Barbara with the FMCSA, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Santa Barbara to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Santa Barbara
- 9
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 21 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
9 licensed movers are registered in Santa Barbara and 12 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 21 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 7,226 people a year move to Santa Barbara County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Santa Barbara
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Aussie Moving
Legal name: Aussie Moving Inc
101 Garden Street, CA 93101
- USDOT
- 2424966
- MC number
- MC876037
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2013
- 2
Kimmy Trucking
Legal name: Bekins Moving
In Calle Cesar Chavez #130, CA 93101
- USDOT
- 1175965
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2003
- 3
Stirling Moving
Legal name: Stirling Moving LLC
2046 Modoc Rd #25, CA 93101
- USDOT
- 3424348
- MC number
- MC1312800 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 4
Jared's Moving Service
CA 93101
- USDOT
- 2685763
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 5
RC Movers Inc
4985 Trocha Way, CA 93111
- USDOT
- 4424496
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 6
Mammoth Van Lines
Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation
5390 Overpass Road Suite E, CA 93111
- USDOT
- 374567
- MC number
- MC225136
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1989
- 7
University Movers LLC
5330 Debbie Road Suite 180, CA 93111
- USDOT
- 1288808
- MC number
- MC526579
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2004
- 8
Family Movers
919 E Gutierrez St Apt A, CA 93103
- USDOT
- 3497867
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 9
Bushnell Moving
CA 93105
- USDOT
- 1355626
- MC number
- MC608117
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2005
Movers within 30 miles of Santa Barbara
Nearest first, from Carpinteria, Ventura, Goleta and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi |  | Twentyfour7 Msi | Carpinteria, CA | 1821147 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Hwy 101 Movers LLC | Carpinteria, CA | 3769439 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | The Moving Bus | Ventura, CA | 3488713 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Reel One Movers | Ventura, CA | 4475932 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage | Goleta, CA | 3937038 | 12 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Superior Moving & Packing LLC | Goleta, CA | 4041544 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Residential 805 Movers | Goleta, CA | 4088057 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Hilford Moving & Storage Inc | Ventura, CA | 1650994 | 9 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Coast Transfer and Storage Inc | Ventura, CA | 2705483 | 6 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Ranger Moving and Storage LLC | Ventura, CA | 4195998 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Mama Boy Logistics | Ventura, CA | 3484528 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Fast Action Moving and Delivery Service | Ventura, CA | 4244369 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Santa Barbara
10 of the 21 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 43 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 35 vehicle inspections (5.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 41 driver inspections (4.9%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Transfer and Storage IncVentura, CA · USDOT 2705483 | 10 | 0 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
| Hilford Moving & Storage IncVentura, CA · USDOT 1650994 | 8 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 8 |
| Ranger Moving and Storage LLCVentura, CA · USDOT 4195998 | 7 | 0 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
| Mama Boy LogisticsVentura, CA · USDOT 3484528 | 6 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 4 |
| Mammoth Van LinesSanta Barbara, CA · USDOT 374567 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Bushnell MovingSanta Barbara, CA · USDOT 1355626 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Santa Barbara
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Santa Barbara: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Santa Barbara: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $515 – $859.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $251 – $411 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $339 – $635 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $515 – $859 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $867 – $1,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,483 – $2,315 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,835 – $2,763 |
Hourly rates are scaled to California: hand movers there earn a median $21.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $44–$56 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Santa Barbara: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 102 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,930 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,930 | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 102 | $459 – $612 | $528 – $704 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,107 | $9,482 – $12,642 | $10,904 – $14,538 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,540 | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,699 | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,757 | $12,407 – $16,542 | $14,267 – $19,023 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,822 | $12,699 – $16,932 | $14,604 – $19,472 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,864 | $12,888 – $17,184 | $14,821 – $19,762 |
Long-distance movers in Santa Barbara
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 3 carriers registered in Santa Barbara hold it and 2 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Santa Barbara.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Aussie Moving | 2424966 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 2 | | Mammoth Van Lines | 374567 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 | Bushnell Moving | 1355626 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in California is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara County, CA, home to about 439,859 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 7,226 (±884) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 3,809 (±678) from abroad and about 19,211 (±1,441) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 9,399 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Santa Barbara | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 1,961 ±377 | ≈ 105 mi to Lancaster | $473 – $630 |
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 1,792 ±451 | ≈ 276 mi to San Jose | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| San Luis Obispo County, CAArroyo Grande moving costs | 1,739 ±505 | ≈ 82 mi to Arroyo Grande | $515 – $859 |
| Ventura County, CAOxnard moving costs | 1,081 ±312 | ≈ 37 mi to Oxnard | $515 – $859 |
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 1,062 ±342 | ≈ 138 mi to Anaheim | $621 – $828 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 4,880), Santa Clara County, CA (about 1,843) and Ventura County, CA (about 1,670). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 1,657), Arizona (about 956) and Colorado (about 773); the largest flows in come from Washington (about 587), Colorado (about 553) and Illinois (about 492).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Santa Barbara mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in California
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Santa Barbara: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Santa Barbara, CA?
9 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Barbara itself on the FMCSA register, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Carpinteria, Ventura, Goleta and nearby). All 21 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Santa Barbara?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$56 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $859 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,587. A long-distance move from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, CA (about 102 miles) is $459 – $612 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Santa Barbara?
By reported fleet, Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage in Goleta, CA, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3937038). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Santa Barbara, CA?
3 carriers registered in Santa Barbara hold interstate operating authority, and 2 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Santa Barbara movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside California is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever California requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 21 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Santa Barbara passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 21 movers listed here were inspected, 43 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 35 vehicle inspections (5.7%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Santa Barbara County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 7,226 (±884) a year from other states, about 3,809 (±678) from abroad and about 19,211 (±1,441) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Los Angeles County (about 1,961 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.