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Cedar Rapids, IA

San Luis Obispo, CA → Cedar Rapids, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Cedar Rapids

About 1,915 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,100–$10,570, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.

  • 1,915 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,100–$10,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,915 miles (1,623 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
96 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Cedar Rapids → San Luis Obispo

Moving from San Luis Obispo to Cedar Rapids is a cross-country move of roughly 1,915 road miles, heading northeast from California to Iowa.

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 $7,100 to $10,570 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 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 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,910), 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 Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids

Full-service estimate for 1,915 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,840 $3,470 $4,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,260 $5,200 $6,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,100 $8,660 $10,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,370 $13,860 $16,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,630 $19,060 $23,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,720–$3,840

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

Portable container

$2,730–$4,010

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

Full-service mover

$7,100–$10,570

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 Cedar Rapids (destination)

Crst The Transportation Solution INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Crst Expedited INC

USDOT
53773
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,362 trucks, 4,082 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 396-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Side Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
165881
MC
160875
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3,127 trucks, 566 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 390-4466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maher Bros Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87390
MC
45591
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 397-1296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Berns Moving INC

USDOT
2335297
MC
797856
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (319) 362-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kac Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327728
MC
1059946
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (319) 693-9043 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Glove Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC

USDOT
4572249
MC
1820278
Based in
Marion, IA 52302 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 393-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Porter Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2427654
MC
876222
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (319) 560-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allebach Hauling Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3495753
MC
1152036
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (319) 777-9705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Cedar Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,570 for a two-bedroom, $11,370 to $16,910 for a three-bedroom and $15,630 to $23,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cedar Rapids from San Luis Obispo?

About 1,915 road miles (1,623 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,720 to $3,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,010. 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–Cedar Rapids corridor.