Norfolk, VA → San Luis Obispo, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Norfolk to San Luis Obispo

About 2,903 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,290–$13,820, delivery in 7–14 days, 336 carriers on the Norfolk side and 11 in San Luis Obispo.

2,903 miroad distance
50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,290–$13,8202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Norfolk, Virginia
To: San Luis Obispo, California
Road distance: ≈ 2,903 miles (2,460 straight-line)
Drive time: 50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 336 (197 interstate)
Movers at destination: 11 (4 interstate)

Reverse: San Luis Obispo → Norfolk

Moving from Norfolk to San Luis Obispo is a cross-country move of roughly 2,903 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $9,290 to $13,820 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Norfolk side there are 336 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (197 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.

Norfolk has a population of about 231,013 and San Luis Obispo about 47,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,465 and 3,494 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Norfolk to San Luis Obispo

Full-service estimate for 2,903 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,720	$4,530	$5,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,570	$6,800	$8,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,290	$11,330	$13,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,860	$18,130	$22,110
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,440	$24,920	$30,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,030–$5,690

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

Portable container

$3,610–$5,310

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

Full-service mover

$9,290–$13,820

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Norfolk (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 139659
MC: 135652
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT: 1070890
MC: 446371
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3109246
MC: 81782
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293159
MC: 1090224
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1581633
MC: 585658
Based in: Suffolk, VA 23435 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 706550
MC: 326565
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23707 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (757) 398-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2139019
MC: 744920
Based in: Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (757) 689-7820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 336 movers in Norfolk

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

Tips for this move

Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Norfolk to San Luis Obispo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,720 to $5,530 for a studio, $5,570 to $8,290 for a one-bedroom, $9,290 to $13,820 for a two-bedroom, $14,860 to $22,110 for a three-bedroom and $20,440 to $30,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Luis Obispo from Norfolk?

About 2,903 road miles (2,460 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Virginia 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 Norfolk to San Luis Obispo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,030 to $5,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,610 to $5,310. 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 Norfolk–San Luis Obispo corridor.