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Movers from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles

55
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38%
Insured
22
Licensed
4.45★
5,730 reviews

55 moving companies are based in or next to Santa Cruz, CA, 3 of them based in the city itself. 22 of them hold active operating authority with the FMCSA. 38% carry insurance on file. Together they hold 5,730 customer reviews. A further 303 licensed carriers elsewhere in California are cleared for long-distance work and quote here too. Below we rank the strongest 12 by photos, verified reviews, licensing and safety record — shortlist a trustworthy mover and request quotes in one step.

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55 movers in this area · 22 licensed with the FMCSA · 5,730 reviews checked

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Best Movers in Santa Cruz, CA

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6 photos ★ 4.8
★★★★★★★★★★
351 reviews
PackingMoversSelf Storage
✓ Licensed✓ Insured · $750K Cargo coveredActive carrier10 inspections
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6 photos ★ 4.2
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100 reviews
Movers
✓ Licensed✓ Insured · $750K Cargo coveredActive carrier11 inspections
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6 photos ★ 4.6
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86 reviews
PackingMoversJunk Removal
✓ Licensed✓ Insured · $750K Cargo coveredActive carrier1 inspection
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3 photos ★ 4.5
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92 reviews
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✓ Licensed✓ Insured · $750K Cargo coveredActive carrier17 inspections
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6 photos ★ 5.0
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93 reviews
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✓ Licensed✓ Insured · $750K Cargo coveredActive carrier7 inspections
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6 photos ★ 5.0
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363 reviews
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6 photos ★ 1.9
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228 reviews
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✓ Licensed✓ Insured · $1M Cargo coveredActive carrier2 inspections
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6 photos ★ 4.8
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6 reviews
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6 photos ★ 5.0
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27 reviews
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What customers say in Santa Cruz, CA

★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Quick and friendly crew. Stayed within estimated budget and worked with urgency. My only complaint is none of the furniture was wrapped with plastic or blankets and we’ve since found many scuffs and nicks on our furniture that weren’t there before.
Ashley Hilton
Rational Moving INC · Sep 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
They worked very quickly and efficiently. They were able to take apart my king sized bed with no instructions and didn’t damage anything. They came with blankets and shrink wrap to protect all of our stuff. We weren’t ready when they called us and said they were on their way, and they had no problem...
Karen A
2Skinny Movers LLC · Sep 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Omar and his team where amazing! They showed up on time and took very good care of my items, especially our piano and large items. They went above and beyond with helping me assemble a few of the items that would have taken me quite a bit of time. If you are in need of a solid, honest, professional...
M Alfaro
Bf Relocations INC · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
They were on-time and professional and I knew the timeline through the entire project.
Jeff Williams
Suddath Moving And Logistics · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I can not recommend Cardinale enough for storage needs. Adam and the team put service at the next level. We utilize Cardinale for trade show storage for an annual event in Monterrey - naturally this requires some coordination and additional 'work' that is beyond what we originally expected -- and th...
Tim Hayes
Cardinale Moving & Storage INC · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Highly recommend this company they worked 9 hours and were super professional and meticulous throughout the whole move and very kind. They showed up on time and wrapped/moved everything perfectly. 5 stars all the way!
Joshua Pennucci
Goliath Moving & Storage LLC · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Very professional, very thorough and kind. My belongings were all handled with care. This is my second time using them and I will use them again for my next move. Most of all I appreciate how courteous, respectful and conscientious they are.
Meena Tahiliani
2Skinny Movers LLC · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Great service at a reasonable price. Arrived on time, finished quickly, moving a storage locker contents into a condo. Highly recommend these guys! Would use again if I need a mover.
Don North
2Skinny Movers LLC · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Got two amazing, personable and efficient movers to help me move out of my apartment in such short notice and so quickly. Highly recommend this place, and they gave me a very reasonable price for the amazing service! Khan and Abdul were great. 👌
Natnael Seifu
2Skinny Movers LLC · Aug 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
John and his team did a fabulous job helping us move. They were super polite, efficient and crushed it. We were pleasantly surprised by how fast they were! Would def book again. Thanks guys!!
Alana Helms
Rational Moving INC · Jul 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Lambert & Son Moving did an outstanding job with our move! Ramon, Ricky, and Nelson were professional, hardworking, and incredibly careful with our belongings from start to finish. They worked efficiently, communicated well throughout the process, and made what could have been a stressful day feel e...
Robert McNeill
Lambert And Son Moving · Jul 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Great service. The movers were on time, very helpful, moved everything with great care. I would recommend them highly
Julia Leeper
2Skinny Movers LLC · Jul 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
These guys are awesome I’ve used them 3 times now and I will use on my next move they are fast respectful and they always check to make sure they have done everything you need before they leave they don’t just help you move but they remove tv’s and help my wrap my couch when i couldn’t figure it out...
Denyel Rodriguez
2Skinny Movers LLC · Jun 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
We hired this moving company to help us move out of our 3-bedroom, 2-story townhouse, and they did a great job. They packed everything up and loaded the truck in about an hour and a half, working quickly without rushing or being careless. They were mindful of our walls and paint throughout the whole...
Ruslan Khanbikov
2Skinny Movers LLC · Jun 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
2 dudes pulled up and got the job done super quickly and carefully. Great service!
Andrew Hu
2Skinny Movers LLC · Jun 2026

How many people actually move between Santa Cruz and Los Angeles, CA

Federal tax-filer records, 2022-2023 · about 289 miles apart

+23 net
339 out
362 in

Over the year, 339 people moved from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles, CA, and 362 came back the other way. At 289 miles this is a long-haul job, priced by weight and distance rather than by the hour.

Where this comes from: IRS SOI County-to-County Migration Data, 2022-2023 — the IRS compares the address on consecutive tax returns; the counts above are the people on those returns. County-level and about two years behind.

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26 ft rental truck, if you drive it yourself

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