($1,490+) Santa Clarita, CA to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Santa Clarita, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,447-mile move from Santa Clarita, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, with costs ranging from $1,309 - $12,488. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $407 - $2,712. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Santa Clarita and Jacksonville. Local movers in Santa Clarita typically start around $291 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,309 - $5,844
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,992 - $8,311
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,854 - $12,488

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 Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Santa Clarita, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Santa Clarita movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, 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 Santa Clarita, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Santa Clarita, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,919 and $6,670. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Santa Clarita typically runs around /month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,919 - $3,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,438 - $4,861
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,287 - $6,670

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $203 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jacksonville, FL, 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 $949 in Santa Clarita, CA. 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 Santa Clarita to Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, FL

A rental truck for this 2,447-mile move from Santa Clarita, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $1,433 and $3,927. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,056 - $1,207
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Jacksonville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,433 - $2,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,506 - $3,268
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,901 - $3,927

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $102 and $475.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $203.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,056 and $1,207 for the 2,447-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $949 for 2 movers in Santa Clarita, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Jacksonville, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Santa Clarita, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, 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 $1,931 and $4,049.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,710 - $3,114
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,931 - $4,049
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,577 - $5,226

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Santa Clarita, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $949.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $102 and $203 per foot.

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

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. Stevens Trucking (4.54/5 stars): Stevens Trucking 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: Santa Clarita, CA vs Jacksonville, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jacksonville, 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.