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Paso Robles, CA

Downey, CA → Paso Robles, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Downey to Paso Robles

About 218 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,960–$4,400, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,488 carriers on the Downey side and 17 in Paso Robles.

  • 218 miroad distance
  • 4 h 28 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,960–$4,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 218 miles (185 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 28 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
1,488 (629 interstate)
Movers at destination
17 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Paso Robles → Downey

Paso Robles sits about 218 miles northwest of Downey, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,960 to $4,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 28 min.

On the Downey side there are 1,488 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (629 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Paso Robles (9 interstate). For an in-state 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.

Downey has a population of about 108,468 and Paso Robles about 32,000. Downey is considerably denser (9,222 people per square mile versus 1,582), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Downey to Paso Robles

Full-service estimate for 218 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,770 $2,160 $2,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,730 $5,770 $7,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,500 $7,930 $9,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$370–$530

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

Portable container

$1,210–$1,790

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

Full-service mover

$2,960–$4,400

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 Downey (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (800) 501-5589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadex Cy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1398199
MC
589053
Based in
Carson, CA 90810 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (310) 878-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,488 movers in Downey

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 Downey to Paso Robles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,770 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,960 to $4,400 for a two-bedroom, $4,730 to $7,040 for a three-bedroom and $6,500 to $9,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Paso Robles from Downey?

About 218 road miles (185 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Downey and Paso Robles are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Downey to Paso Robles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $370 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,790. 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 Downey–Paso Robles corridor.