Licensed Movers inSanta Cruz, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Cruz with the FMCSA, and 40 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 Cruz to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Santa Cruz
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 14
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Santa Cruz
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
Locatelli Moving And Storage Inc
122 Encinal Street, CA 95060
- USDOT
- 1891836
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 7 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 2
Lambert And Son Moving
Legal name: Bill Lambert
2638 17Th Ave, CA 95065
- USDOT
- 3528657
- MC number
- MC1220611
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
Movers within 30 miles of Santa Cruz
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Rational Moving Inc | Scotts Valley, CA | 3393511 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Stanford Moving And Hauling | Soquel, CA | 3288701 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Santa Cruz Moving Services | Watsonville, CA | 2769204 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Brian Hansen Relocation | Los Gatos, CA | 1536682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | West Valley Moving Company | San Jose, CA | 3009021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi |  | Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc | Castroville, CA | 45193 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 21 mi | J&M Moving And Storage | Castroville, CA | 1207814 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | Wiley Transfer | Castroville, CA | 68709 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Satisfactory | |
| 22 mi | Samurai Movers | San Jose, CA | 4106873 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Bf Relocations Inc | San Jose, CA | 3683498 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Lee Minh Moving | San Jose, CA | 2617692 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Mandos Moving | San Jose, CA | 3351700 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Chic Movers Llc | Morgan Hill, CA | 4363210 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Moving And Hauling On Point | Morgan Hill, CA | 3983540 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | A Dependable Moving Company | Cupertino, CA | 1533365 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | No Problem Movers | San Jose, CA | 2085652 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | O & M Movers Llc | San Jose, CA | 3440768 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Zorn Moving And Storage | San Jose, CA | 2511236 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Everything Goes Relocation Services Llc | San Jose, CA | 3292170 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi |  | Goliath Moving & Storage Llc | San Jose, CA | 3058520 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Timoving Llc | San Jose, CA | 2878629 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Mainmovers | San Jose, CA | 3138541 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Dali Moving Llc | San Jose, CA | 4293505 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | All Stars Movers Llc | San Jose, CA | 3818104 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Goodearth Moving Inc | San Jose, CA | 3372031 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Arnoni Moving Services Llc | San Jose, CA | 3520861 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Robicheaux Relocation Llc | San Jose, CA | 3471476 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Fairprice Movers Inc | San Jose, CA | 2192738 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | American Movers Inc | Marina, CA | 1077325 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Monterey Peninsula Movers | Marina, CA | 167294 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Ca Movers Llc | San Jose, CA | 3339078 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Trek Movers | San Jose, CA | 3256910 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | Ironmen Moving & Storage Inc | San Jose, CA | 4446194 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | C & C Movers | San Jose, CA | 4300902 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Spartan Moving Systems Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 1783494 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 26 mi | A2Bmovers3 | Santa Clara, CA | 4208738 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Excellence Mover | Sunnyvale, CA | 3702649 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Tonys Movers | Santa Clara, CA | 3308547 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | D & L Movers | Gilroy, CA | 2706648 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Moving Company | Gilroy, CA | 4228321 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Santa Cruz
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Santa Cruz: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Santa Cruz: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,991 | $13,460 – $17,946 | $15,478 – $20,638 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 342 | $1,539 – $2,052 | $1,770 – $2,360 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,163 | $9,734 – $12,978 | $11,194 – $14,925 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,697 | $7,637 – $10,182 | $8,782 – $11,709 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,879 | $8,456 – $11,274 | $9,724 – $12,965 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,834 | $12,753 – $17,004 | $14,666 – $19,555 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,990 | $13,455 – $17,940 | $15,473 – $20,631 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,932 | $13,194 – $17,592 | $15,173 – $20,231 |
Moving out of state from Santa Cruz?
14 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Santa Cruz priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Santa CruzBefore you book a Santa Cruz mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Santa Cruz address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Cruz: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Santa Cruz, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Cruz itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Scotts Valley, Soquel, Watsonville, Los Gatos and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Santa Cruz?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Santa Cruz to New York City, NY (about 2,991 miles) is $13,460 – $17,946 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Santa Cruz?
By reported fleet, Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc in Castroville, CA, with 19 trucks on its filing (USDOT 45193). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Santa Cruz 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. 14 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Santa Cruz, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Santa Cruz" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.