The Best Moving Companies in Santa Clarita

Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Santa Clarita. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
pro Full-service moves
pro Movers load and drive truck
Best for local moving
First National Van Lines
First National Van Lines
Our Rating
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
pro Full-service moves
pro Movers load and drive truck
Best for container moving
pods
PODS
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Container moves
con Customer loads container
Best for truck rental
penske
Penske
Our Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
pro DIY truck-rental moves
con Customer loads and drives truck

What type of moving company is right for you?

Professional movers
They handle it all.

Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.

Containers
You load, they ship.

You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.

Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.

Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.


The best long-distance movers in Santa Clarita

Move.org researched over a dozen nationwide moving companies. These professional moving companies are our top picks. If you’re moving to a new home outside of California, we recommend these movers.
Best long-distance moving company
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
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    30 days free storage
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    10% Move.org discount
Best for accurate pricing
safeway
Safeway Moving
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
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Best premium services
americanvanlines
American Van Lines
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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    Piano moving
Best for customizable services
northamerican
North American Van Lines
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
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Best customer reviews
Mayzlin Relocation
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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Local professional movers in Santa Clarita

If you’re moving to a new home in Santa Clarita or somewhere else in California, check out these highly ranked local moving companies.
Moving company
Customer Rating
Services
Phone
Learn More
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (855) 438-1872
5 out of 5 stars
5
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Storage services
- Packing services
Call (661) 254-7823
5 out of 5 stars
5
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Storage services
- Packing services
Call (661) 255-3112
5 out of 5 stars
4.95
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Storage services
- Office moving
Call (888) 928-4424
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.65
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (661) 467-2728

Best moving container companies in Santa Clarita

Move.org analyzed approximately 8,000 customer reviews and 300 quotes over 3 years to find the best moving container companies in the US.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
$1,370$4,300866-229-4120
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$1,940$4,240800-722-5728
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
$1,500$3,880888-947-7974
4 out of 5 stars
4
$1,870$5,030844-362-5303
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
$1,730$4,100800-468-4285

Best truck rental companies in Santa Clarita

Move.org researched services, gathered over 100 quotes, and interviewed customers to find the 5 best moving truck rental companies in the country.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$328$1,944844-847-9577
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$28$2,080800-462-8343
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$39$1,946800-468-4285
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$130N/A888-736-8387
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$324$2,337N/A
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What to know about moving in Santa Clarita

When estimating the total cost of moving in Santa Clarita, it’s important to take into account the time of year, the amount of stuff you’re moving, how far you’re going, and other factors. The cost of your move can vary greatly depending on the services you choose. According to national averages, a moving van rental costs about $1,000, storage containers cost roughly $4,000, and full-service moves cost about $9,000.1

Santa Clarita’s cost of living is among the highest in the nation, with monthly costs for one person averaging $1,875 for rent and utilities, $554 for food, and $113 for transportation.2 Livingcost.org ranks Santa Clarita as the 70th most expensive city in the US.

The average cost of a self-storage unit in Santa Clarita is $140.53 per month.3 Keep in mind that these prices vary depending on the time of year and size of the unit. Prices are typically the highest in January and the lowest in August.

The median selling price for Santa Clarita homes is $720,000, which is a 1.4% decline in comparison to 2021.4 Homes in the area spent an average of 38 days on the market, which is up for 22 days in 2021. All in all, Santa Clarita’s housing market is fairly competitive—and more expensive than the national average.

Sources

  1. Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed October 10, 2022.
  2. org, “Cost of Living in Santa Clarita, CA.” Accessed October 10, 2022.
  3. com, “Cheap Storage Units in Santa Clarita, CA.” Accessed October 10, 2022.
  4. com, “Santa Clarita Housing Market.” ​​Accessed October 10, 2022.
Sarah Cimarusti
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Sarah Cimarusti
Sarah Cimarusti has been writing and editing for the last 10 years. Most recently she was a lead copywriter for catering and event companies, and before that she was the editor of two nationally known trade publications. She brings her passion and content creation expertise to help movers and shakers get where they want to be. She earned dual degrees in English and social work from Loyola University Chicago. In her free time, she writes fiction and spoils her dog, Maya.