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San Luis Obispo, CA → Corpus Christi, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Corpus Christi

About 1,739 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,960–$10,350, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 98 in Corpus Christi.

  • 1,739 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,960–$10,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,739 miles (1,474 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
98 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Corpus Christi → San Luis Obispo

The route from San Luis Obispo, CA to Corpus Christi, TX covers roughly 1,739 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,960 to $10,350 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 30 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 98 around Corpus Christi (17 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 Corpus Christi.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Corpus Christi about 317,247. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,960), 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 Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from San Luis Obispo to Corpus Christi

Full-service estimate for 1,739 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,170 $5,090 $6,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,960 $8,490 $10,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,130 $13,580 $16,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,310 $18,670 $22,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,390–$3,370

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

Portable container

$2,570–$3,780

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

Full-service mover

$6,960–$10,350

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 Corpus Christi (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Corpus Christi LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1645783
MC
733947
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (361) 883-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&m Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4370349
MC
1711605
Based in
Portland, TX 78374 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (469) 732-7188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Notch Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2547963
MC
90025
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (361) 854-7232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom Life Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3383345
MC
1086221
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (361) 558-3079 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Move In Texas

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Corpus Christi Transfer Co

USDOT
136463
MC
69361
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (361) 883-4391 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & Lulu Logistics

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Lulu Trade LLC

USDOT
4250863
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (361) 396-8151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chilly'S Affordable & Reliable Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Henry Lewis

USDOT
2820714
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Bomy Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4244834
MC
1644458
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (910) 977-1916 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Corpus Christi

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,210 for a one-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,350 for a two-bedroom, $11,130 to $16,560 for a three-bedroom and $15,310 to $22,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Corpus Christi from San Luis Obispo?

About 1,739 road miles (1,474 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Texas 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 Corpus Christi?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,390 to $3,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,780. 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–Corpus Christi corridor.