Moving from Burbank to Santa Monica is a local move — typically 3–6 hours depending on home size and parking.
Burbank single-family neighborhoods and media district condos. Most Burbank streets are unmetered — parking is rarely a challenge.
Beachfront apartments, ocean ave high-rises and ocean park walk-ups. Permit parking west of Lincoln requires City of Santa Monica temporary no-park permits.
Roughly 20 miles by road, running south-west across the county. Off-peak a loaded truck covers it in about 40 minutes; inside the 7–10 AM and 3–7 PM windows the same drive runs past 75 minutes. California bills travel between your two addresses at double time, so at $88/hr an off-peak Burbank–Santa Monica leg comes to about $115.
| Home Size | Est. Hours | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.5–3.5 hrs | $248–$347 |
| 1-Bedroom | 3–5 hrs | $297–$495 |
| 2-Bedroom | 5–7 hrs | $495–$693 |
| 3-Bedroom | 7–9 hrs | $693–$891 |
Rate: $88/hr · 2 movers + truck · 2-hour minimum. Drive time between Burbank and Santa Monica (I-5 and 134 provide fast access to Hollywood and the Valley) is included in the clock.
Most Burbank to Santa Monica moves cost $300–$650 total (3–6 hours at $88/hr for 2 movers + truck). The exact time depends on home size, stairs, and parking at both ends.
Typically 3–5 hours for a 1-bedroom, 5–7 hours for a 2-bedroom. Most Burbank streets are unmetered — parking is rarely a challenge.
Yes — we plan parking at both ends before move day. Permit parking west of Lincoln requires City of Santa Monica temporary no-park permits. We pull temporary no-parking permits when needed.
Leaving Burbank usually means apartments or family homes near the studios, with straightforward surface-street parking and the occasional media-gear-heavy load. Arriving in Santa Monica means permit-zoned streets and walk-ups, so we handle the city parking permit in advance. We schedule the freeway leg outside rush windows, since the drive between them is billed double under CPUC rules.
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Call (213) 679-6844