San Luis Obispo, CA → Cambridge, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Cambridge

About 3,155 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,380–$15,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 490 in Cambridge.

3,155 miroad distance
55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,380–$15,4502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Luis Obispo, California
To: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 3,155 miles (2,674 straight-line)
Drive time: 55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 490 (287 interstate)

Reverse: Cambridge → San Luis Obispo

Cambridge sits about 3,155 miles northeast of San Luis Obispo, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts 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 $10,380 to $15,450 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 55 hours (7 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 490 around Cambridge (287 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 Cambridge.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Cambridge about 122,588. Cambridge is the denser city (18,500 people per square mile versus 3,494 in San Luis Obispo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from San Luis Obispo to Cambridge

Full-service estimate for 3,155 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,150	$5,060	$6,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,230	$7,600	$9,270
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,380	$12,660	$15,450
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,610	$20,260	$24,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,840	$27,860	$33,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,440–$6,270

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

Portable container

$3,840–$5,640

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

Full-service mover

$10,380–$15,450

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

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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 Cambridge (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 338113
MC: 830455
Based in: Boston, MA 02110 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (339) 235-0375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC

USDOT: 373544
MC: 218762
Based in: Winchester, MA 01890 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 253 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (617) 661-3333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spike INC

USDOT: 597632
MC: 288585
Based in: Watertown, MA 02472 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (617) 926-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 233338
MC: 162524
Based in: Billerica, MA 01821 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3461366
MC: 1129943
Based in: Cambridge, MA 02141 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (201) 899-1365 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 9354
MC: 277023
Based in: Lexington, MA 02420 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1696867
MC: 623045
Based in: Everett, MA 02149 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (857) 928-0876 Route Verify on FMCSA

Family Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3456438
MC: 1132315
Based in: Revere, MA 02151 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (617) 767-3561 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 490 movers in Cambridge

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Cambridge accordingly.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,150 to $6,180 for a studio, $6,230 to $9,270 for a one-bedroom, $10,380 to $15,450 for a two-bedroom, $16,610 to $24,720 for a three-bedroom and $22,840 to $33,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cambridge from San Luis Obispo?

About 3,155 road miles (2,674 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 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 Massachusetts 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 Cambridge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,440 to $6,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,840 to $5,640. 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–Cambridge corridor.