Moving from Santa Monica to Pasadena is a local move — typically 3–6 hours depending on home size and parking. Best Movers LA runs this route regularly and knows what to plan for on both ends.
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.
Pasadena craftsman homes, old town condos and caltech-area apartments. Wide Craftsman porches and period doorways handled with door-frame padding.
| 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 Santa Monica and Pasadena (Lincoln Blvd or the 10 freeway are the main east-bound exits) is included in the clock.
Most Santa Monica to Pasadena 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. Permit parking west of Lincoln requires City of Santa Monica temporary no-park permits.
Yes — we plan parking at both ends before move day. Wide Craftsman porches and period doorways handled with door-frame padding. We pull temporary no-parking permits when needed.
Leaving Santa Monica means beach-adjacent apartments where permit parking west of Lincoln and walk-ups shape the day. Arriving in Pasadena means historic homes and strict Old Town parking, with permits pulled when needed. Both ends shape the timing more than the distance, so we lock parking and access on each side before move day.
Call for a free quote — most moves booked within 48 hours.
Call (213) 679-6844