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San Luis Obispo, CA

Garden City, KS → San Luis Obispo, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to San Luis Obispo

About 1,313 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,890–$8,760, delivery in 3–7 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 11 in San Luis Obispo.

  • 1,313 miroad distance
  • 23 h 20 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,890–$8,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,313 miles (1,113 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 20 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (4 interstate)

Reverse: San Luis Obispo → Garden City

Moving from Garden City to San Luis Obispo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,313 road miles, heading west from Kansas to California.

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 $5,890 to $8,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 20 min.

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and San Luis Obispo about 47,000. San Luis Obispo is the denser city (3,494 people per square mile versus 2,557 in Garden City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Garden City to San Luis Obispo

Full-service estimate for 1,313 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,350 $2,870 $3,500
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,530 $4,310 $5,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,890 $7,180 $8,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,420 $11,480 $14,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,950 $15,790 $19,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,800–$2,540

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

Portable container

$2,190–$3,220

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

Full-service mover

$5,890–$8,760

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 Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

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 Garden City to San Luis Obispo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,350 to $3,500 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,250 for a one-bedroom, $5,890 to $8,760 for a two-bedroom, $9,420 to $14,010 for a three-bedroom and $12,950 to $19,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Luis Obispo from Garden City?

About 1,313 road miles (1,113 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Kansas 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 Garden City to San Luis Obispo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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 Garden City–San Luis Obispo corridor.