Licensed Movers inWatsonville, 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
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Watsonville
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
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What movers cost in Watsonville
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 Watsonville: 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 Watsonville: 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 | ≈ 2,977 | $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 |
Moving out of state from Watsonville?
17 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 Watsonville priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in WatsonvilleBefore you book a Watsonville 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 Watsonville 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 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: $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 Watsonville to New York City, NY (about 2,977 miles) is $13,397 – $17,862 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.
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.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Watsonville, 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 Watsonville" 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.