($985+) Overland Park, KS to Santa Ana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Overland Park, KS to Santa Ana, CA

For the 1,617-mile move from Overland Park, Kansas, to Santa Ana, California, full-service movers cost between $2,435 and $10,150. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $389 - $2,592 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Overland Park generally start around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,435 - $5,585
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,226 - $6,966
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,851 - $10,150

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 Overland Park to Santa Ana.

Specialty moving services from Overland Park, KS to Santa Ana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 72% of Overland Park 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 Overland Park to Santa Ana?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Overland Park, KS to Santa Ana, CA

Moving containers from Overland Park, Kansas, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $1,416 and $5,138. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Overland Park runs about $75/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,416 - $2,886
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,572 - $5,138

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $97 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $194 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $907 in Overland Park, KS, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Santa Ana, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Overland Park 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 Overland Park, KS to Santa Ana, CA

A rental truck for this 1,617-mile move from Overland Park, Kansas, to Santa Ana, California, costs between $995 and $2,694. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $667 - $762
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Overland Park daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,891
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,109 - $2,341
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,329 - $2,694

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $194 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Overland Park, Kansas, usually costs about $907 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,617-mile drive falls between $667 and $762, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $65 and $389 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Overland Park 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 Overland Park, KS to Santa Ana, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Overland Park, Kansas, to Santa Ana, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,463 and $3,103.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,395 - $2,396
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,463 - $3,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,099 - $4,363

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $97 and $194.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Overland Park, Kansas, for roughly five hours typically average $907.

What are the best freight companies from Overland Park 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. Material Transport Co (4.62/5 stars): Material Transport Co 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: Overland Park, KS vs Santa Ana, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Santa Ana, side by side with Overland Park 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.