Meathead Movers INC
- USDOT
- 921143
- Based in
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 53 trucks, 76 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
San Luis Obispo, CA → Astoria, OR · Long-distance move
About 911 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,130–$7,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 11 in Astoria.
Astoria sits about 911 miles north of San Luis Obispo, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Oregon that most movers classify as a 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 $5,130 to $7,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 24 min.
On the San Luis Obispo side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Astoria (8 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 Astoria.
San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Astoria about 10,000. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,667), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,080 | $3,750 | $4,580 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,130 | $6,250 | $7,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,210 | $10,010 | $12,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,280 | $13,760 | $16,790 |
$1,390–$1,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,830–$2,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,130–$7,630
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Luis Obispo, CA → Astoria, OR. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,050 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,130 to $7,630 for a two-bedroom, $8,210 to $12,210 for a three-bedroom and $11,280 to $16,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 911 road miles (772 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 24 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Oregon 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,700. 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.
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 San Luis Obispo–Astoria corridor.