Moving from Santa Clarita, CA to Mesa, AZ
About 453 miles across a state line, from California into Arizona, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Santa Clarita, CA to Mesa, AZ covers about 453 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,039 – $2,718 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 8,614 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 453 miles between California and Arizona, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,039 – $2,718 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Santa Clarita to Mesa
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,529 – $2,039 | $1,101 – $1,468 | $734 – $978 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,835 – $2,446 | $1,321 – $1,761 | $881 – $1,174 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,039 – $2,718 | $1,468 – $1,957 | $978 – $1,305 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,344 – $3,126 | $1,688 – $2,251 | $1,125 – $1,500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,650 – $3,533 | $1,908 – $2,544 | $1,272 – $1,696 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,058 – $4,077 | $2,202 – $2,935 | $1,468 – $1,957 |
Transport only, for an estimated 453 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Santa Clarita to Mesa
453 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,265. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,039 to $2,718, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Santa Clarita to Mesa
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 8,614 people a year (±1,297) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Santa Clarita, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Mesa. Going the other way: about 2,891 people a year (±555). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 4.5% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 52,383 people a year (±6,890) moving from California to Arizona and about 28,174 people a year (±4,463) from Arizona to California — a net gain for Arizona of about 24,209 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| Clark County, NV | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Kern County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
Licensed movers at each end
112 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Santa Clarita (343 counting those licensed only inside California). 69 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.6% of their 488 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 30 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Best California MoversUSDOT 3489907 | North Hollywood · 16 mi | 22 trucks | 91 | 1.4% of 70 |
| Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2275944 | Pacoima · 12 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Altar Boys MovingUSDOT 2824890 | Pacoima · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 63 | 9.1% of 33 |
| Prodigy Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 3983945 | Chatsworth · 10 mi | 12 trucks | 15 | 7.1% of 14 |
| Ben Hur Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2569585 | Chatworth · 10 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Mesa end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Mesa: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Just-In Time Moving (Mesa, 20 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Arizona, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Santa Clarita to Mesa
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 453 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Mesa
A local move inside Mesa later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Mesa are Tempe (about 7 mi), Scottsdale (about 9 mi), Gilbert (about 10 mi).
Other routes from Santa Clarita
All routes from Santa Clarita, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita to Ontario, CA | ~67 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Clarita to Santa Ana, CA | ~69 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Santa Clarita to Spring Valley, NV | ~252 mi | $1,134 – $1,512 |
| Santa Clarita to Boise, ID | ~755 mi | $3,398 – $4,530 |
| Santa Clarita to Wichita, KS | ~1,400 mi | $6,300 – $8,400 |
Also moving to Mesa: from Saint George, UT, from San Diego, CA, from Fontana, CA, from Lancaster, CA.
Santa Clarita to Mesa moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Santa Clarita to Mesa?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 453 miles cost about $1,529 – $2,039 for a studio, $2,039 – $2,718 for a two-bedroom home and $2,344 – $3,126 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Santa Clarita to Mesa take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Santa Clarita to Mesa?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $978 – $1,305 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,039 – $2,718 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,468 – $1,957.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Santa Clarita to Mesa?
Yes. Santa Clarita is in California and Mesa is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 112 listed movers within 30 miles of Santa Clarita hold it.
How many people move from Santa Clarita to Mesa each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 8,614 people a year (margin of error ±1,297) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Santa Clarita, to Maricopa County, which contains Mesa.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.