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Paso Robles, CA

Columbia, MO → Paso Robles, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Columbia to Paso Robles

About 1,849 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,020–$10,450, delivery in 5–10 days, 53 carriers on the Columbia side and 17 in Paso Robles.

  • 1,849 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,020–$10,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,849 miles (1,567 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
53 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
17 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Paso Robles → Columbia

The route from Columbia, MO to Paso Robles, CA covers roughly 1,849 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,020 to $10,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Columbia side there are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Paso Robles (9 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 Paso Robles.

Columbia has a population of about 130,851 and Paso Robles about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,899 and 1,582 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Missouri, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Paso Robles

Full-service estimate for 1,849 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,810 $3,430 $4,180
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,210 $5,140 $6,270
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,020 $8,560 $10,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,240 $13,700 $16,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,450 $18,840 $22,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,650–$3,740

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

Portable container

$2,670–$3,930

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

Full-service mover

$7,020–$10,450

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 Columbia (origin)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3868668
MC
1415661
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4339877
MC
1695533
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT
2338804
MC
798647
Based in
Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
775481
MC
347277
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3424063
MC
1546145
Based in
Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2432203
MC
839812
Based in
Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT
3684511
MC
1571093
Based in
Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257095
MC
23317
Based in
Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

Near Paso Robles (destination)

Central Coast Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Coast Moving Company

USDOT
3217239
MC
1458812
Based in
Paso Robles, CA 93446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (805) 441-4429 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morro Bay Cabinets INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
986450
Based in
Paso Robles, CA 93446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (805) 230-7224 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gr Barr INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2039426
MC
731002
Based in
Paso Robles, CA 93446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (805) 931-6105 Route Verify on FMCSA

805 Central Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4413754
MC
1734268
Based in
Paso Robles, CA 93446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 712-1879 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ricks Towing Services INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4283282
Based in
Atascadero, CA 93422 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (805) 458-1860 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paso Robles Furniture

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Peter Carbajal

USDOT
2678641
Based in
Paso Robles, CA 93446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 286-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leyva Welding & Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Leyva Welding INC

USDOT
3161264
MC
111366
Based in
Paso Robles, CA 93446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (805) 610-2180 Route Verify on FMCSA

San Luis Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alexander Cronin

USDOT
2678056
Based in
Atascadero, CA 93422 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 440-0530 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Paso Robles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Paso Robles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,810 to $4,180 for a studio, $4,210 to $6,270 for a one-bedroom, $7,020 to $10,450 for a two-bedroom, $11,240 to $16,720 for a three-bedroom and $15,450 to $22,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Paso Robles from Columbia?

About 1,849 road miles (1,567 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Missouri 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 Columbia to Paso Robles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,650 to $3,740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,670 to $3,930. 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 Columbia–Paso Robles corridor.