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Lancaster, PA → Paso Robles, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lancaster to Paso Robles

About 2,849 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,990–$13,380, delivery in 7–14 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 17 in Paso Robles.

  • 2,849 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,990–$13,3802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,849 miles (2,414 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination
17 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Paso Robles → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Paso Robles is a cross-country move of roughly 2,849 road miles, heading west from Pennsylvania 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 $8,990 to $13,380 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Lancaster side there are 260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (171 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.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and Paso Robles about 32,000. Lancaster is considerably denser (8,031 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. California is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Paso Robles

Full-service estimate for 2,849 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,350
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,390 $6,580 $8,030
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,990 $10,970 $13,380
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,390 $17,540 $21,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,780 $24,120 $29,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,980–$5,620

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

Portable container

$3,560–$5,240

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

Full-service mover

$8,990–$13,380

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 Lancaster (origin)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2562869
MC
894481
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276388
MC
290856
Based in
Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
168358
MC
145282
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514795
MC
197249
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619559
MC
287214
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
377174
MC
302885
Based in
Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2040512
MC
720073
Based in
Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1342517
MC
515012
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

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 Lancaster to Paso Robles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,600 to $5,350 for a studio, $5,390 to $8,030 for a one-bedroom, $8,990 to $13,380 for a two-bedroom, $14,390 to $21,400 for a three-bedroom and $19,780 to $29,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Paso Robles from Lancaster?

About 2,849 road miles (2,414 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster to Paso Robles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,980 to $5,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,560 to $5,240. 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 Lancaster–Paso Robles corridor.