I've used Bushnell Movers for three moves. They have been Helpful, Honest, Efficient, Trust worthy and on Time - every time. I highly recommend them. read more

On-time, professional, careful, friendly, and performed a small moving miracle for me with very competitive, fair prices.

Bushnell Moving moved our household from Santa Barbara to Washington state. Packed, moved and unloaded our belongings and nothing was damaged. Ken was prompt, flexible, hardworking -- and a problem solver. His pricing was competitive. Bushell Moving exceeded our expectations. read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ken and his team and highly recommend them! We moved February 2025 and received top- notch service. Reliable and professional! Thank you for your help! read more

Ken & his team were amazing! They moved us in April 2024 & were professional, respectful, worked hard & quick wrapping everything meticulously! And to top it off, Ken's price beat all other quotes I received I highly recommend Bushnell Moving & would definitely use them again! read more

Great service with excellent, dedicated staff very much in focus to avoid damages. Ken Bushnell even provided boxes and heavy duty wrapping papers so we could do the initial box if of all our household items. They arrived the day before the big move to "prep" everything with protective blankets and picture boxes so everything was staged for the following day to load and move. It was an 11-12 hour day but staff never slacked off and was continually moving quickly to complete the move. Price was very fair too! read more

I had about one room worth of stuff to move to a storage unit. I sought 3 bids. 2 came out and one could not be bothered to look at the stuff. Only one left a card and a written estimate. That was Bushnell. Ken was personable, friendly, and easy to work with. His estimate was comparable with the others but he gave a discount for cash. The work was scheduled for this morning. He and one other (Ray) came and all was done very well in 3 hours. I was so happy with their work. I may have more work in the future and I will be sure to call them. read more

I moved a week ago from LA to SB. Ken and his team worked efficiently. They were punctual, good communicators, and made this one of the easiest moves I've ever done. Would recommend and would hire Bushnell Moving again! read more

I can only agree with all the other 5-star reviews! I had a moving job that came up very quickly. The owner answered my phone call on a Sunday afternoon and they were able to get there Monday morning. I was not able to be onsite, so they "faced-timed" me to review exactly was to packed/moved. They went far beyond my expectations of any moving company. Even with an "emergency" move, their price was extremely fair. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Dennis B. read more

I have used Bushnell Moving twice in the last five years. First, for a local move, and then recently for a move from Santa Barbara to Orange County. Both times, Ken Bushnell and his team did an outstanding job. I highly recommend them. The owner, Ken, answers most calls for bids. His teams have been with him for many years and they are not only professional and courteous, they know the "ins and outs" of moving. His team wrapped all of my furniture and accessories and expertly packed them into the truck. Upon arrival, not only did Bushnell carefully unload my property, they unwrapped all of the pieces and carefully reassembled any piece that had been altered for easier moving (shelves back into bookcases, etc.). Ken was upfront and clear in explaining the costs, and the value for my dollar was outstanding. Bushnell Moving took care of me as if I was family. Thank you, Ken. read more

These movers are awesome and I highly recommend them! The owner, Ken, is honest, friendly and professional. And unlike many of the other companies, he comes out to your house to evaluate and give an accurate, competitive bid. On moving day, our 4 movers showed up on-time and were all so nice, helpful, and careful with our things. They were so delightful they actually made moving fun and not stressful. The house we moved out of was very challenging with stairs and a steep driveway, but they managed it all beautifully and with positive attitudes. My parents also used Bushnell for their move and were just as pleased as we were! We will definitely use them again for any future moves! read more

Mr. Bushnell is nice when you first meet him. But after he's gotten your business, it's all downhill from there. He said he'll send his packer one day before loading. He has the slowest packer I've ever experienced. Believe me, I've moved a number of times and I now know who's good, who's lazy, who's cutting corners, etc. Would you believe I even had to help the packer pack! And all he had to do was the kitchen and the artwork on the walls! Real slow and we were paying by the hour. On the second day, when our stuff is being loaded on the truck, the moving men were not the hustlers I am accustomed to seeing back east, people who work hard and come on time. These guys wanted to leave early so "we can return the truck to the lot," which means they wanted us to pay them for traveling time. Worse, they left furniture in one of the rooms and until we told them about it, they would not have known. The other issue was that Mr. Bushnell told us that he will not charge us more than 25% of the estimated quote but he did. When we complained, he did reduce it. It made me think he was plucking numbers out of the air. I would never ever recommend this company. For a local move of a few miles, look elsewhere. Stay away! read more

Ken Bushnell and his crew have moved me twice and I wouldn't use anyone else. They are fair and courteous and the rates are very reasonable. I have moved a lot and I know how most of these movers are - these guys don't rush and don't break things. They were patient with me and even took apart a desk for me. I recommend them! read more

We highly recommend Bushnell Moving. Our moving experience could not have been any better or gone any smoother. We would use them again in a heartbeat. The Bushnell crew (owner Ken, Dennis, Joe, Armando, and Hugo) was first rate: on-time, knowledgeable, caring professionals and kind, respectful, and pleasant human beings with fun, positive attitudes. We liked Ken from the moment we met him. He's honest and friendly and his bid price was prompt, thorough, and reasonable. The hard-working crew had our two-story Santa Barbara home packed up and loaded into the moving truck in one day and delivered and unloaded our belongings into our new home in Kanab, Utah two days later. We can only say that we feel blessed to have met and worked with these guys who turned a stressful time into a joyful (no kidding !) experience. read more

Ken is professional, careful and very helpful. Great communication and a pleasure to work with. He personally takes care of everything from pick up to drop off. I recommend him and I will use him next time. read more

When I sold a large and heavy item to a buyer in L.A., I was a bit surprised to learn that the movers would be local guys. The owner, "Ken," called me and then came by to inspect the route/stairs and see just how the move would go, prior to the big day. I see from other reviews here that much has been written about Ken and Denny and their expertise and professionalism. All I can add to that is how pleased I was with the way everything was handled. If you're looking to move house or just a piece of furniture, I recommend Bushnell Moving. read more

We recently used Bushnell Movers to move our household from SB to T.O. Ken & his team we're awesome. They showed up on time and were real pros. Ken's crew have been with him for a while (years) and it showed. They worked flawlessly together. In fact a neighbor mentioned how they just flowed and had it down and well organized. Furniture was wrapped and protected. Floors were protected with moving blankets. When the crew said they were going to leave to take 30 minute lunch beak it was exactly that. In fact they were back 5 minutes early and continued with the task at hand. But, where Ken and his crew really shine is they rescued us at the last minute with very short notice. The day after Ken moved us, we got a call that our rental pod could not be picked up because it was way too heavy and that at least half of it needed to be unloaded. In a panic I called Ken for help. Our house sold and we had to get the pod unloaded and moved. Ken called his crew (many coming from up north) and within 2 hrs they were at the house along with two 16' moving trucks and unloaded the pod that was filled to the brim. Thank you, Ken and crew. PS. Ken also recommends good movies to watch :) read more

We had an excellent experience with Ken, owner of Bushnell Moving, along with his employee, Armando. We coordinated a somewhat complicated move from Montecito to San Jose with ease. Ken worked with our schedule and agreed to load up his van on a Saturday, keep it safely overnight, and then leave early Sunday morning for San Jose so that I could caravan up with him to our new storage unit in San Jose. All our items arrived safely without damage. Ken and Armando treated all the boxes and furniture with great care. I would highly recommend Bushnell Moving! read more

Do not use!!! Beware!!!! Made appointment to pick up furniture in LA at 2pm on Sunday and move to back to Montecito. My wife hired babysitters, drove to LA to meet movers, only to find out truck "had transmission problems", appointment moved to 4pm. At 3pm we call to confirm 4pm and now he says 7pm. Wouldn't get back to our kids in Montecito until after 10pm (if he actually ever showed up) so we told him not to bother and our trip to LA and our Sunday was a total waste. Ken was very rude on the phone. read more

Talked to Bushnell in a pinch and Ken and his team came through in spades. Extremely professional guys on the job; they took excellent care of our prized possessions. Not a single scratch or broken item...Unheard of! Great work. Could not recommend them more highly! read more

Bad experience !! Unfortunately not very professional Cancel twice a week before moving . Would not advise to use them seriously Unreliable . read more

I cannot recommend Ken highly enough. My move was seamless. I moved from one apartment to another with the same configuration. Ken and his sidekick of 15 years, Dennis, were meticulous in making sure everything went back exactly where it was before. They were on time and worked so hard to make sure I did not pay for any down time. I got tired at the end of the move and their cheerful attitude kept me going. Ken is a good, honest, hardworking man with whom you will enjoy doing business. read more

Ken & Dennis were AWESOME! When the packing company that I had scheduled to arrive through PODS "forgot" to show up - I called Ken and he was able to be at my house in an hour. He and Dennis did an incredible job loading the Pod like a tetris game! They were great to work with and so good at what they do. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone. Fantastic. Also their prices were so fair. read more

Ken and his guys are THE BEST movers I've ever used or worked with. I've moved 6x in Santa Barbara with University Movers and a couple of other companies. No one even came close to Bushnell. Ken came over to give me a free quote, was speedy in responding, and an overall great guy with a huge heart. He was honest and more than fair with pricing. He moved me up to San Jose recently and I was so impressed with how fast they worked while keeping my furniture padded and protected. I am so happy I found Bushnell movers and absolutely recommend them to anyone. read more

I absolutely, 100% recommend Bushnell Moving. My point of contact throughout this process was Ken Bushnell of the eponymous company, and he was always open to my questions, concerns, and phone calls. I contacted Ken Bushnell for a long-distance move, from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, with a stop in Sunnyvale to pick up a mattress. I called other movers - from the national carriers to another mom and pop operation - and Bushnell's quoted price was the best. Because of the 300 mile distance, Ken came up with the brilliant idea of loading my stuff onto his truck at 6 PM before the day of departure, so I could get settled into the city on the actual day of moving. He personally showed up on the loading day, to manage his men and to finalize all of the paperwork. Again, I can't emphasize how courteous and careful he was, and I even saw him stuff a box with my HDTV with paper, because he was afraid that the cardboard might scratch the screen. This gesture epitomizes the level of attention to detail and care for other people's property that Bushnell Moving strives to achieve. On the day of the move, Ken Bushnell put me in the hands of his go-to guys, Joe and Travis, whom I highly recommend. Travis was quiet and unassuming and that's because he was focused on doing a fast and helpful job. Joe, on the other hand, was hilarious in telling me about his band and his experience working at Bushnell Moving. Joe and Travis left promptly at 7 AM as promised and stayed completely on schedule. At the final destination, Joe and Travis made sure to elicit my opinion about where I wanted the big pieces of furniture placed in a certain room. They made the move stress-free and painless in a time when changing jobs and apartments could have led to endless headaches on my part. I was a little low on cash, so I as only able to tip them $25 each, and Joe commented that they don't expect tips, but they very much appreciate it. All in all, I can't stop gushing over the high quality of professionalism and courtesy that Ken and his guys Joe and Travis embody. I am over the moon with Bushnell Moving, so if you are considering them, GO FOR IT! read more

Excellent, cheerful, hard working guys. Very fair price ($100/hr) for 2 guys, truck, fuel, transport, packing materials, loading, and unloading. They worked fast and had a low minimum number of hours (2.5). Nothing damaged and didn't pressure me to buy expensive insurance. A+ read more

We seriously recommend Ken Bushnell and his men for your moving needs. They were punctual, strong, thorough, and professional. They made our move from a small three bedroom into a large condo with stairs seem like a walk in the park. We were amazed at how they took things apart, and wrapped things up, and situated us into our new place. We had fun, it was a great day!!!! If and when we move again, we will call Ken! Thank you Bushnell Movers!!!! read more

After I asked about 6 different people who they'd recommend to move my condo contents, I surprisingly got a unanimous response: "BUSHNELL MOVERS- don't even bother looking for anyone else!" One friend had used Ken's crew at least 4 times, and that was good enough for me. I called; Ken promptly came and offered me a fair deal at the perfect time. His crew of three young men arrived exactly on time, got down to business without delay, were polite, careful with my belongings, quick, courteous, cheerful and efficient. They put every box in the room that I'd labeled, wasted no time, and were a pleasure to deal with. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They even carefully placed little felt coasters on any furniture that came in contact with my flooring. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, or recommend them to anyone else in need of real professionals at a reasonable rate. Thanks, guys; you did a great job! read more

I was so impressed by this moving company. My parents were downsizing to a new home and they were very patient with us and went above and beyond to make the whole transition smooth. They were polite and very careful with all our items. read more

We were referred to Ken Bushnell by the apartment complex in Goleta where we were moving. We were very happy with the service. Ken was easy to work with and flexible in scheduling our move. He offered a packer could come ahead of time and this was a great idea. Dickie packed the kitchen and pantry beforehand, so moving day went much faster. Joe, Barry and Armando were our movers on move day, and everything went very smoothly. They were there on time, efficient, friendly, and completed the move with no damage or lost items. They sold us boxes at cost, and loaned us as many wardrobe boxes as we needed to shuttle our closet content and bedding. Highly recommend you call Bushnell Moving. read more

We love these guys. We have a three person home and it was a nice hour move split in two days. Dennis and Travis moved us first day and Travis and Travis moved us the second day. Not a criticism one. They are so friendly, Ken treats his moving staff like family. Took care of our stuff and didn't scratch one wall, the two Travis's (there's three, and we also have a dog named Travis), but anyway, they were top notch. Dennis has been there a very long time and even fought off some black widows. Has just a can do attitude and made me feel so well cared for, it was just me alone so they cared for me as gentleman should. Their truck was sooo organized! The one Travis was so gentle and kind and the other was really good at helping us redesign our empty new home. Like he really digs homes! They had extra supplies like floor runners and wardrobe boxes to borrow, they wrapped everything so well, i mean our stuff is just stuff, but they really care. We have used Meathead and University movers and there is a night and day difference with Ken and his gentlemanly crew. Great job today guys, we had such a wonderful move! read more

Ken and his crew are THE BEST. We recently moved from Santa Barbara to Santa Rosa. Bushnell helped us load our 26 foot Uhaul truck (four bed, two bath capacity) in a little under five hours. I had done a lot of prep beforehand (boxed everything up, taken apart all furniture etc...), so this time may be less than average. I received several other estimates from local movers, who in hindsight were out to gouge me. Ken and his crew expertly packed the truck and were able to fit all of our stuff into a 26' truck. The other companies in town said we'd need two trucks or a dedicated 48' semi truck. Bushnell was able to get it all in, everything was excellently wrapped in furniture pads, securely packed, large furniture tied down, and nothing shifted or was damaged during the drive. They were everything we were hoping for: strong, steady, good communicators, delicate with our valuables, and patient. I'd give them my top recommendation and would use them again in a heartbeat! Bonus points awarded for getting ALL of my lawn furniture and massive swing set to fit too! read more

I have no idea why this company isn't the number one moving company for Santa Barbara. I called the first three companies listed on yelp but none of them would pick up one day and deliver the next. I know a lot of people who rent have to do this procedure so I don't know why more companies don't offer it. They were professional and great guys to work with. If you need a mover then this is the only company in SB to use. read more

It's not very easy to find the right mover. More often than not it can turn out to be a battle between budget, schedule, and attitude, to name a few things. After searching through at least 10 to 15 movers in the Santa Barbara area with just moderate success, a neighbor of ours highly recommend Bushnell Moving for our move to San Diego. Because we trusted our neighbor, we gave them a call. Immediately after speaking with the owner on the phone, we were struck with how honest and down to earth Ken was, so we decided to have him come out for an estimate. He was thorough, very detail oriented, friendly, prompt, patient, understanding, and most importantly was truly attentive to our needs. Ken is not a front man who comes out with a sales pitch, he really knows his business, and he delivers on everything he states. This attitude and approach to moving and caring about his clients is not limited to just the owner, the whole crew are honest, incredibly fast, easy going, very careful and mindful of your belongings. When they arrived they immediately introduced themselves and starting working. They began by covering the door and door frame and the entrance to protect it from the possibility of damage. They carefully wrapped, blanketed, bagged, and secured all of our furniture, beds, etc getting it right the first time. They set up huge wardrobe boxes and carefully packed our closets. When it comes to being quick and efficient and caring about your belongings, the crew at Bushnell are second to none. It's really important to note that the estimate for our move was quite competitive and very fair. Overall we are completely satisfied with our entire experience with this company and are very grateful to have had Bushnell Movers as our moving company. We would highly recommend his company to everyone. read more

In my very first yelp review, I want to be clear and specific. I live 5 hours away and was only here for a few days to manage a move for family members who are unable to do so. If life dealt me another move anywhere around the Santa Barbara area, it would take me just a nano-second to call Bushnell Moving again. Why? (1) Ken was right on time to do the estimate. (2) He came in under the 3 other movers I talked with & was able fit the move into his schedule. (3) Move day started right on time. (4) It was a difficult move due to my family members' situation, yet Ken and his entire crew were ALWAYS kind, patient, and every one of them worked their socks off. Really! (5) They did what needed to be done no matter how heavy, dusty or small the items were. Whether I was able to get them in a box or not. (6) They had the truck loaded and were set to pull away ahead of schedule! (7) I was so impressed and thankful, I bought them all lunch. This is a company that understands they are moving people, not just things. They are good. read more

I feel terrible it took me 4 months to post this, but better late than never! I hired Bushnell Moving to help move my two bedroom home from Santa Barbara to Newport Beach. They showed up on time, worked quickly and efficiently and were extremely kind as well. I believe we started at 7am in Santa Barbara and they finished unloading in Newport Beach around 3pm. I had a flat rate quote so timing wasn't an issue but they still worked quickly to get the job done. All my furniture was treated with care and I couldn't be happier with my experience with them. read more

At short notice, finding a transport company for a solid wood 8 foot by 7 foot china cabinet was nearly impossible- not to mention the INSANE cost - until I called Bushnell Moving. I can't say how impressed I was from the initial contact with Ken, the cost, and the careful professional service provided by his guys...AMAZING! Ken offered suggestions prior to the move that may cost less, but his upfrontness and honesty won me over! If you believe your word means something and a handshake seals the deal old school-come to them! No BS, professional, and really nice people! Did I mention, no scratches, dings, or cracks- Wrapped unbelievably well, covered.. Best experience ever with a moving service! read more

Bushnell moved us from Santa Barbara to San Diego county. Ken was far less expensive than the other quotes we got, he and his men were extremely competent, quick and courteous, AND he brought them with him to unload (this is big). We recommend him totally. Our belongings were put in our new home in exactly the condition in which they left the former one. As one of his references told us, "He is NOT too good to be true." read more

We used Bushnell Movers to move our household from SB to Oregon, Ken & his team we're awesome! They showed up ahead of time and were real pros. Ken's crew have been with him for years and it showed in their work. They worked perfectly together. Furniture was wrapped and protected, floors were protected, and they used moving blankets for everything. Ken's trucks were nice, clean and well taken care of. We left shortly after Ken did and passed Ken on the road. It was nice knowing that Ken was driving our house and would not get shuffled unto another truck or have other items loaded on it. We actually ran into Ken at the grocery store when we arrived before the delivery day. They delivered our furniture ahead of schedule (with our approval) and were just professional from start to finish. I would highly recommend Ken for any moves, local or up and down the coast! Thank you again Bushnell Team read more