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San Luis Obispo, CA

Bloomington, IN → San Luis Obispo, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Bloomington to San Luis Obispo

About 2,226 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,670–$11,420, delivery in 7–14 days, 56 carriers on the Bloomington side and 11 in San Luis Obispo.

  • 2,226 miroad distance
  • 39 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,670–$11,4202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,226 miles (1,887 straight-line)
Drive time
39 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
56 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (4 interstate)

Reverse: San Luis Obispo → Bloomington

San Luis Obispo sits about 2,226 miles west of Bloomington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Indiana to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,670 to $11,420 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).

On the Bloomington side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around San Luis Obispo (4 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in San Luis Obispo.

Bloomington has a population of about 80,000 and San Luis Obispo about 47,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,405 and 3,494 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bloomington to San Luis Obispo

Full-service estimate for 2,226 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,570
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,600 $5,620 $6,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,670 $9,360 $11,420
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,280 $14,980 $18,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,880 $20,590 $25,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,040–$4,290

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,010–$4,420

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,670–$11,420

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Bloomington (origin)

Full-O-Pep Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1004177
MC
425944
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47403 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (812) 333-7496 Route Verify on FMCSA

R W Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
811805
MC
372331
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (812) 336-3806 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Better Way Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1886253
MC
679700
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (812) 339-9995 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Soft Touch Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
707793
MC
331362
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (812) 333-4755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleet 79 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4020507
MC
1516332
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (812) 200-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Markdown Store And Mc Wholesale LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC

USDOT
4121689
MC
1576508
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (317) 851-6706 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Movers & Junk Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC

USDOT
3008354
MC
1026090
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (812) 228-8300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gruntz Junk Removal LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4391747
Based in
Bloomington, IN 47401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (812) 671-4968 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Bloomington

Near San Luis Obispo (destination)

Meathead Movers INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
921143
Based in
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (805) 544-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1278931
MC
497853
Based in
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (805) 544-9222 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Experience

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Moving Experience LLC

USDOT
3028544
MC
38168
Based in
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (805) 544-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenfield Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert R Newby

USDOT
858640
MC
439893
Based in
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (805) 545-8477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Coast Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1442037
Based in
Grover Beach, CA 93433 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (805) 489-8845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Coast Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3499079
MC
1154268
Based in
Grover Beach, CA 93433 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (805) 202-8228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daylight Home & Patio

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3129342
Based in
Sn Luis Obisp, CA 93401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (805) 712-8885 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cal Deals

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Cal Deals Furniture INC

USDOT
4507381
Based in
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 458-8007 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in San Luis Obispo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bloomington to San Luis Obispo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,070 to $4,570 for a studio, $4,600 to $6,850 for a one-bedroom, $7,670 to $11,420 for a two-bedroom, $12,280 to $18,270 for a three-bedroom and $16,880 to $25,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Luis Obispo from Bloomington?

About 2,226 road miles (1,887 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Indiana into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bloomington to San Luis Obispo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,040 to $4,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,010 to $4,420. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Bloomington–San Luis Obispo corridor.