($1,041+) Santa Clarita, CA to Memphis, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Santa Clarita, CA to Memphis, TN

Full-service movers for the 1,789-mile relocation from Santa Clarita, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $1,370 and $11,149. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $395 - $2,632, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Santa Clarita typically charge a base rate around $291 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Santa Clarita to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $5,345
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,288 - $7,356
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,900 - $11,149

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Santa Clarita to Memphis.

Specialty moving services from Santa Clarita, CA to Memphis, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Santa Clarita movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Memphis, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Santa Clarita to Memphis?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Santa Clarita, CA to Memphis, TN

Moving containers from Santa Clarita, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $1,538 and $5,520. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Santa Clarita costs roughly /month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Santa Clarita to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,538 - $3,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,008 - $4,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,716 - $5,520

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $921 in Santa Clarita, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $99 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $197 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Memphis, TN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Santa Clarita to Memphis?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Santa Clarita, CA to Memphis, TN

Plan on $1,041 - $3,070 for a rental moving truck on the 1,789-mile route from Santa Clarita, California, to Memphis, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $749 - $856
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Santa Clarita daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Santa Clarita to Memphis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,041 - $2,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,162 - $2,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,464 - $3,070

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Santa Clarita, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $921.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $749 - $856 for the 1,789-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $79 and $428, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $197 per night for hotel stops on the 1,789-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $395 - $592.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Santa Clarita to Memphis?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Santa Clarita, CA to Memphis, TN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Santa Clarita, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,542 and $3,319.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Santa Clarita to Memphis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,542 - $3,319
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,305 - $4,594

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $99 - $197 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Santa Clarita, California, typically costs $921.

What are the best freight companies from Santa Clarita to Memphis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Stevens Trucking (4.54/5 stars): Stevens Trucking is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Santa Clarita, CA vs Memphis, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Memphis, side by side with Santa Clarita on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.