Moving from Santa Monica to Silver Lake 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.
Silver lake hillside homes, bungalows and dense apartment corridors. Hillside streets near the Reservoir are narrow — smaller trucks recommended.
| 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 Silver Lake (Lincoln Blvd or the 10 freeway are the main east-bound exits) is included in the clock.
Most Santa Monica to Silver Lake 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. Hillside streets near the Reservoir are narrow — smaller trucks recommended. 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 Silver Lake brings steep, narrow streets and stair access that we plan with staging and the right truck. 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