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San Luis Obispo, CA → Carson City, NV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Carson City

About 322 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,150–$4,690, delivery in 1–3 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 32 in Carson City.

  • 322 miroad distance
  • 6 h 15 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,150–$4,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 322 miles (273 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 15 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
32 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Carson City → San Luis Obispo

The route from San Luis Obispo, CA to Carson City, NV covers roughly 322 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,150 to $4,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 15 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 32 around Carson City (23 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 Carson City.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Carson City about 59,000. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 406), 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 Nevada than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from San Luis Obispo to Carson City

Full-service estimate for 322 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,310 $2,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,150 $3,840 $4,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,040 $6,150 $7,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,930 $8,450 $10,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$480–$680

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

Portable container

$1,310–$1,920

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

Full-service mover

$3,150–$4,690

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 Carson City (destination)

Gentle Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A & B Relocations INC

USDOT
4164289
MC
1600731
Based in
Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (559) 547-5704 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empire Contractors & Empire Waste Systems

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Empire Contractors INC

USDOT
1707107
Based in
Incline Village, NV 89451 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (775) 831-2246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marty'S Appliance

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3099902
Based in
Minden, NV 89423 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (775) 782-5099 Route Verify on FMCSA

C&t Consulting Agency LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4512928
MC
1786930
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (909) 720-9588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minutemen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3802718
MC
1369347
Based in
Washoe Valley, NV 89704 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 541-8305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vogts Logistics And Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3948186
MC
1468493
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 297-9473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Out Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4176145
MC
1607125
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (775) 315-9840 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rapid Car Sales & Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4563432
MC
1814154
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (321) 303-5705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Carson City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,410 to $2,100 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,150 to $4,690 for a two-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,500 for a three-bedroom and $6,930 to $10,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Carson City from San Luis Obispo?

About 322 road miles (273 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 15 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Nevada 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 Carson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $480 to $680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,310 to $1,920. 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–Carson City corridor.