Licensed Movers in Santa Monica, CA
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Monica 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 Monica to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Santa Monica
- 4
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 44 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
4 licensed movers are registered in Santa Monica and 40 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 44 can move you out of state. 16 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 97,549 people a year move to Los Angeles County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Santa Monica
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Major Moving Company
1626 Montana Ave #127, CA 90403
- USDOT
- 3162934
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 2
Movement Ars
Legal name: Movement Movers Inc
3111 Broadway Apt B, CA 90404
- USDOT
- 4179371
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Neo Movers
2450 Colorado Ave Ste 209, CA 90404
- USDOT
- 4298815
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Signature Moving LLC
2450 Colorado Ave Ste 100E, CA 90404
- USDOT
- 4356779
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Santa Monica
Nearest first, from Venice, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Culver City and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi |  | Movingpro | Venice, CA | 1864442 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Ryan's Moving Company | Marina Del Rey, CA | 3010509 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi |  | Popeye Moving and Storage LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 1472924 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A2Z Moving LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3580760 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | VIP Pro Moving LLC | Marina Del Rey, CA | 3803920 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | U Free Moving Systems L L C | Los Angeles, CA | 4017897 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Caravan Moving Services LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3711774 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Fox Moving LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 4103301 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi |  | Chris' Moving Men Inc | Culver City, CA | 588554 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | United Moving | Los Angeles, CA | 2852040 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Flat Rate Moving | Los Angeles, CA | 1486017 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Armor Moving and Storage System Inc | Culver City, CA | 1463804 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All City Moving LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3913744 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cross Country Movers | Los Angeles, CA | 2552260 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Los Angeles, CA | 4413494 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A2B Movers | South San Francisco, CA | 3053289 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | The Bold Movers LLC | Beverly Hills, CA | 4342830 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi |  | Sloane Moving & Storage Co Inc | Synack, CA | 599929 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Z Movers La | Los Angeles, CA | 2771098 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Any Way Moving LLC | El Segundo, CA | 3555168 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | EZ Go Moving Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3019485 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Warriors Moving LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3236525 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Easy99Moving LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 4447667 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Dans 24 7 Moving and Delivery Serivce | Inglewood, CA | 2447963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Garidelles Moving & Walters Transfer | Los Angeles, CA | 1575046 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Moving & Storage Services California Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3133993 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Professional Relocating Movers LLC | Sherman Oaks, CA | 3360305 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Pronto Moving & Delivery | Los Angeles, CA | 2639754 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | First Way Movers | Tarazana, CA | 2534144 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | SSL Moving LLC | Encino, CA | 4400528 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | 24Seven Movers Inc | Sherman Oak, CA | 3804773 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | MV Moving and Storage Company LLC | Sherman Oaks, CA | 3662224 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Eagle Star Moving LLC | Encino, CA | 4202673 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Redline Van Lines LLC | Sherman Oaks, CA | 4186682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Shark Moving Inc | Tarzana, CA | 4147724 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Phoenix Moving Services | Sherman Oaks, CA | 4375927 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | JB Transporters | Los Angeles, CA | 2776982 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Sparrow Moving Company LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3851711 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Your Movers Us LLC | Encino, CA | 4078666 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Company | West Hollywood, CA | 1664301 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Santa Monica
16 of the 44 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 56 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 37 vehicle inspections (13.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 50 driver inspections (18.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country MoversLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 2552260 | 16 | 1 of 11 | 1 of 10 |
| Sloane Moving & Storage Co IncSynack, CA · USDOT 599929 | 7 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 7 |
| MovingproVenice, CA · USDOT 1864442 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| United MovingLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 2852040 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Moving & Storage Services California IncLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 3133993 | 5 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| VIP Pro Moving LLCMarina Del Rey, CA · USDOT 3803920 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Santa Monica
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 Monica: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Santa Monica: 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 Monica: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Santa Monica, Dallas, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 1,460 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,868 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,868 | $12,906 – $17,208 | $14,842 – $19,789 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,048 | $9,216 – $12,288 | $10,598 – $14,131 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,460 | $6,570 – $8,760 | $7,555 – $10,074 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,615 | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,692 | $12,114 – $16,152 | $13,931 – $18,575 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,740 | $12,330 – $16,440 | $14,179 – $18,906 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,802 | $12,609 – $16,812 | $14,500 – $19,334 |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 2,271 | $10,220 – $13,626 | $11,752 – $15,670 |
Long-distance movers in Santa Monica
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Santa Monica hold it and 12 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Santa Monica.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | | Movingpro | Venice, CA | 1864442 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | | Popeye Moving and Storage LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 1472924 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | | Chris' Moving Men Inc | Culver City, CA | 588554 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Flat Rate Moving | Los Angeles, CA | 1486017 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Armor Moving and Storage System Inc | Culver City, CA | 1463804 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Cross Country Movers | Los Angeles, CA | 2552260 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 7 mi | Two Men and A Truck | Los Angeles, CA | 4413494 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | | Sloane Moving & Storage Co Inc | Synack, CA | 599929 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | | Garidelles Moving & Walters Transfer | Los Angeles, CA | 1575046 | 10 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | First Way Movers | Tarazana, CA | 2534144 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | SSL Moving LLC | Encino, CA | 4400528 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Redline Van Lines LLC | Sherman Oaks, CA | 4186682 | 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 Los Angeles County
Santa Monica sits in Los Angeles County, CA, home to about 9,934,933 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 97,549 (±3,221) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 66,037 (±2,494) from abroad and about 103,932 (±3,158) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 143,884 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Santa Monica | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County, CAAnaheim moving costs | 38,761 ±2,562 | ≈ 51 mi to Anaheim | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 34,920 ±2,839 | ≈ 70 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 23,292 ±2,434 | ≈ 87 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| Clark County, NVHenderson moving costs | 12,873 ±1,782 | ≈ 280 mi to Henderson | $1,260 – $1,680 |
| Kern County, CABakersfield moving costs | 10,503 ±1,253 | ≈ 114 mi to Bakersfield | $513 – $684 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Orange County, CA (about 23,839), San Bernardino County, CA (about 15,590) and Riverside County, CA (about 10,232). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Texas (about 19,933), Nevada (about 14,025) and Arizona (about 13,182); the largest flows in come from New York (about 13,131), Texas (about 7,766) and Illinois (about 5,314).
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 Monica 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 Monica: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Santa Monica, CA?
4 household-goods carriers are registered in Santa Monica itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Venice, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Culver City and nearby). All 44 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Santa Monica?
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 Monica to Dallas, TX (about 1,460 miles) is $6,570 – $8,760 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Santa Monica?
By reported fleet, Garidelles Moving & Walters Transfer in Los Angeles, CA, with 10 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1575046). 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 Monica, CA?
0 carriers registered in Santa Monica hold interstate operating authority, and 12 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 Monica 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. 12 of the 44 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Santa Monica passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 16 of the 44 movers listed here were inspected, 56 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 37 vehicle inspections (13.5%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Los Angeles County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 97,549 (±3,221) a year from other states, about 66,037 (±2,494) from abroad and about 103,932 (±3,158) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Orange County (about 38,761 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.