Licensed Movers inSanta 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
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Santa Monica
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
Major Moving Company
1626 Montana Ave #127, CA 90403
- USDOT
- 3162934
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 drivers
- 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 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 3
Neo Movers
2450 Colorado Ave Ste 209, CA 90404
- USDOT
- 4298815
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 4
Signature Moving Llc
2450 Colorado Ave Ste 100E, CA 90404
- USDOT
- 4356779
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
Movers within 30 miles of Santa Monica
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | S 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 |
What movers cost in Santa Monica
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 Monica: 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 Monica: 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 | ≈ 2,868 | $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 |
Moving out of state from Santa Monica?
12 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 Monica priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Santa MonicaBefore you book a Santa Monica 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 Monica 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 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: $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 Monica to New York City, NY (about 2,868 miles) is $12,906 – $17,208 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.
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.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Santa Monica, 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 Monica" 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.