Grand Forks, ND → Paso Robles, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Grand Forks to Paso Robles

About 1,737 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,950–$10,350, delivery in 5–10 days, 40 carriers on the Grand Forks side and 17 in Paso Robles.

1,737 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,950–$10,3502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Grand Forks, North Dakota
To: Paso Robles, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,737 miles (1,472 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 40 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 17 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Paso Robles → Grand Forks

The route from Grand Forks, ND to Paso Robles, CA covers roughly 1,737 miles by road, a southwest-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 $6,950 to $10,350 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Grand Forks side there are 40 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.

Grand Forks has a population of about 59,000 and Paso Robles about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,037 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 North Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Grand Forks to Paso Robles

Full-service estimate for 1,737 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,780	$3,390	$4,140
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,170	$5,090	$6,210
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,950	$8,480	$10,350
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,130	$13,570	$16,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,300	$18,660	$22,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,380–$3,370

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

Portable container

$2,570–$3,780

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

Full-service mover

$6,950–$10,350

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 Grand Forks (origin)

Freightex Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2387910
MC: 816635
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (701) 757-1170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawkes Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 460295
MC: 475583
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (701) 775-5156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spicer Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bruce Spicer Mark Spicer Brad Spicer Cliff Spicer

USDOT: 237868
MC: 157037
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (701) 772-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Horizon Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3312635
MC: 1052564
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58201 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 772-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Senske & Son

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Senske & Son Transfer Co

USDOT: 125571
MC: 158090
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 746-6472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lunseth Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3330680
MC: 1061342
Based in: Manvel, ND 58256 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (701) 741-3340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whalen'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Whalens INC

USDOT: 35282
MC: 101940
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (701) 775-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearl Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: David L Schmidt

USDOT: 1796422
MC: 653647
Based in: Grand Forks, ND 58203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (218) 779-8423 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 40 movers in Grand Forks

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

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Paso Robles accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Near Paso Robles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Grand Forks to Paso Robles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,210 for a one-bedroom, $6,950 to $10,350 for a two-bedroom, $11,130 to $16,550 for a three-bedroom and $15,300 to $22,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Paso Robles from Grand Forks?

About 1,737 road miles (1,472 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 North Dakota 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 Grand Forks to Paso Robles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,780. 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 Grand Forks–Paso Robles corridor.