Licensed Movers in Watsonville, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Watsonville 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 Watsonville to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Watsonville
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Watsonville and 40 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 41 can move you out of state. 20 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 4,360 people a year move to Santa Cruz County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Watsonville
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Santa Cruz Moving Services
557 Auto Center Dr, CA 95076
- USDOT
- 2769204
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
Movers within 30 miles of Watsonville
Nearest first, from Castroville, Soquel, Gilroy, Santa Cruz and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi |  | Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc | Castroville, CA | 45193 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | J&M Moving and Storage | Castroville, CA | 1207814 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 10 mi | Wiley Transfer | Castroville, CA | 68709 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Satisfactory | |
| 12 mi | Stanford Moving and Hauling | Soquel, CA | 3288701 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | D & L Movers | Gilroy, CA | 2706648 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Moving Company | Gilroy, CA | 4228321 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Lambert and Son Moving | Santa Cruz, CA | 3528657 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Chic Movers LLC | Morgan Hill, CA | 4363210 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Moving and Hauling on Point | Morgan Hill, CA | 3983540 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | M&M Packaging and Moving Logistics LLC | Salinas, CA | 3075329 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | SS Moving and Transporation | Salinas, CA | 3396550 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Next Level Movers | Salinas, CA | 4386984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Ruiz Trucking & Moving Services LLC | Salinas, CA | 4220223 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Rational Moving Inc | Scotts Valley, CA | 3393511 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | American Movers Inc | Marina, CA | 1077325 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Monterey Peninsula Movers | Marina, CA | 167294 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Locatelli Moving and Storage Inc | Santa Cruz, CA | 1891836 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Brian Hansen Relocation | Los Gatos, CA | 1536682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Valente's Moving Logistics Inc | Salinas, CA | 4158804 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Top Notch Movers Limited Liability Company | Salinas, CA | 3967575 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Monterey Transfer & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 1281833 | 9 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Scarr Moving & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 44159 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi |  | Southbay Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2967929 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Poulos Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2618126 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Hollister Moving & Storage | Salinas, CA | 3121820 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Mid Moving & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 1699550 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Murphy's Movers | Salinas, CA | 540536 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Peninsula Transportation Services | Salinas, CA | 585202 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | BF Relocations Inc | San Jose, CA | 3683498 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | JD Moving Services LLC | Salinas, CA | 4054912 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Mandos Moving | San Jose, CA | 3351700 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Samurai Movers | San Jose, CA | 4106873 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Lee Minh Moving | San Jose, CA | 2617692 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | No Problem Movers | San Jose, CA | 2085652 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | O & M Movers LLC | San Jose, CA | 3440768 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | Zorn Moving and Storage | San Jose, CA | 2511236 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 24 mi | West Valley Moving Company | San Jose, CA | 3009021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 25 mi | A & M Family Moving | Hollister, CA | 3551663 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 25 mi |  | Mod-Movers | Monterey, CA | 2983026 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Timoving LLC | San Jose, CA | 2878629 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Watsonville
20 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 119 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 99 vehicle inspections (4.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 117 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbay Moving SystemsSalinas, CA · USDOT 2967929 | 31 | 1 of 28 | 1 of 31 |
| Poulos Moving SystemsSalinas, CA · USDOT 2618126 | 18 | 0 of 12 | 2 of 18 |
| J&M Moving and StorageCastroville, CA · USDOT 1207814 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Cardinale Moving & Storage IncCastroville, CA · USDOT 45193 | 10 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Monterey Transfer & Storage IncSalinas, CA · USDOT 1281833 | 8 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 8 |
| Brian Hansen RelocationLos Gatos, CA · USDOT 1536682 | 5 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Watsonville
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 Watsonville: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Watsonville: 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 Watsonville: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Watsonville, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 327 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,977 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,977 | $13,397 – $17,862 | $15,406 – $20,541 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 327 | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,148 | $9,666 – $12,888 | $11,116 – $14,821 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,680 | $7,560 – $10,080 | $8,694 – $11,592 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,861 | $8,375 – $11,166 | $9,631 – $12,841 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,819 | $12,686 – $16,914 | $14,588 – $19,451 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,972 | $13,374 – $17,832 | $15,380 – $20,507 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,918 | $13,131 – $17,508 | $15,101 – $20,134 |
Long-distance movers in Watsonville
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Watsonville hold it and 17 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Watsonville.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | | Cardinale Moving & Storage Inc | Castroville, CA | 45193 | 19 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 10 mi | J&M Moving and Storage | Castroville, CA | 1207814 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 13 mi | D & L Movers | Gilroy, CA | 2706648 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Lambert and Son Moving | Santa Cruz, CA | 3528657 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Next Level Movers | Salinas, CA | 4386984 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | American Movers Inc | Marina, CA | 1077325 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Monterey Peninsula Movers | Marina, CA | 167294 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Brian Hansen Relocation | Los Gatos, CA | 1536682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Scarr Moving & Storage Inc | Salinas, CA | 44159 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory | |
| 21 mi | | Southbay Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2967929 | 8 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Poulos Moving Systems | Salinas, CA | 2618126 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 21 mi | Hollister Moving & Storage | Salinas, CA | 3121820 | 4 trucks | 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 Cruz County
Watsonville sits in Santa Cruz County, CA, home to about 270,702 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 4,360 (±731) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,446 (±271) from abroad and about 14,371 (±1,247) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,596 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Watsonville | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County, CASan Jose moving costs | 2,272 ±673 | ≈ 34 mi to San Jose | $515 – $859 |
| Monterey County, CAPrunedale moving costs | 1,424 ±419 | ≈ 12 mi to Prunedale | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 761 ±226 | ≈ 296 mi to Lancaster | $1,332 – $1,776 |
| Alameda County, CAFremont moving costs | 736 ±214 | ≈ 47 mi to Fremont | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento County, CASacramento moving costs | 597 ±242 | ≈ 135 mi to Sacramento | $608 – $810 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Santa Clara County, CA (about 4,402), Los Angeles County, CA (about 1,681) and San Mateo County, CA (about 958). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Oregon (about 688), Washington (about 606) and Nevada (about 350); the largest flows in come from New York (about 483), Washington (about 369) and Colorado (about 306).
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 Watsonville 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 Watsonville: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Watsonville, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Watsonville itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Castroville, Soquel, Gilroy, Santa Cruz and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Watsonville?
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 Watsonville to Los Angeles, CA (about 327 miles) is $1,472 – $1,962 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Watsonville?
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.
How many long-distance movers are there in Watsonville, CA?
0 carriers registered in Watsonville hold interstate operating authority, and 17 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 Watsonville 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. 17 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Watsonville passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 20 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 119 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 99 vehicle inspections (4.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Santa Cruz County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 4,360 (±731) a year from other states, about 1,446 (±271) from abroad and about 14,371 (±1,247) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Santa Clara County (about 2,272 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.