($756+) Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,167-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $2,454 and $10,319. 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 $482 - $3,216, 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 Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,454 - $5,864
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,293 - $7,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,227 - $10,319

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 Seattle to Santa Ana.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Ana, 84% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle to Santa Ana?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $1,287 and $4,260. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Seattle typically costs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Seattle to Santa Ana:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $2,361
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,153 - $4,260

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $121 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $241 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Santa Ana, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $1,126 in Seattle, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Santa Ana?

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 Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA

A rental truck for this 1,167-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Santa Ana, California, costs between $756 and $2,129. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $597 - $682
• Daily insurance: $48/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Seattle to Santa Ana based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $756 - $1,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $876 - $1,712
• 4+ bedrooms: $995 - $2,129

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $597 - $682 for the 1,167-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,126.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,167-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $241 per night, adding $482 - $724 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $80 and $482.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Santa Ana?

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 Seattle, WA to Santa Ana, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, to Santa Ana, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,447 and $2,658.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,831 - $3,408

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $121 - $241 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $1,126.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Santa Ana?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Santa Ana, CA

Good news for your budget: Santa Ana isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Seattle. Cost of living index runs 165 there against 158 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 74/100 and 49.23/100 here versus 67/100 and 45.83/100 there.