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San Luis Obispo, CA → Birmingham, AL · Cross-country move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Birmingham

About 2,272 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,610–$11,330, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 395 in Birmingham.

  • 2,272 miroad distance
  • 39 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,610–$11,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,272 miles (1,925 straight-line)
Drive time
39 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
395 (208 interstate)

Reverse: Birmingham → San Luis Obispo

Birmingham sits about 2,272 miles east of San Luis Obispo, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Alabama that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,610 to $11,330 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 39 hours (5 driving days).

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 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Birmingham about 195,893. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,366), 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 Alabama than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from San Luis Obispo to Birmingham

Full-service estimate for 2,272 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,050 $3,710 $4,530
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,570 $5,570 $6,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,610 $9,280 $11,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,180 $14,850 $18,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,750 $20,420 $24,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,230–$4,570

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

Portable container

$3,050–$4,480

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

Full-service mover

$7,610–$11,330

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 San Luis Obispo (origin)

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

Near Birmingham (destination)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
843883
MC
370920
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (205) 949-2260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2263023
MC
822669
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (205) 841-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tvs INC

USDOT
273403
MC
163871
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (205) 326-0490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC

USDOT
446588
MC
656355
Based in
Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (205) 856-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Move & Store LLC

USDOT
2179652
MC
765956
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (855) 624-4537 Route Verify on FMCSA

U-Haul

Licensed interstate

Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC

USDOT
428450
MC
881025
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (602) 263-6811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
187921
MC
432768
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (205) 808-4915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC

USDOT
713589
MC
352161
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (205) 870-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Birmingham

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,050 to $4,530 for a studio, $4,570 to $6,800 for a one-bedroom, $7,610 to $11,330 for a two-bedroom, $12,180 to $18,120 for a three-bedroom and $16,750 to $24,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Birmingham from San Luis Obispo?

About 2,272 road miles (1,925 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 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 California into Alabama 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 San Luis Obispo to Birmingham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,230 to $4,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,050 to $4,480. 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 San Luis Obispo–Birmingham corridor.