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San Luis Obispo, CA → Fredericksburg, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Fredericksburg

About 2,805 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,110–$13,560, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 152 in Fredericksburg.

  • 2,805 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,110–$13,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,805 miles (2,377 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
152 (107 interstate)

Reverse: Fredericksburg → San Luis Obispo

Fredericksburg sits about 2,805 miles east of San Luis Obispo, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Virginia 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 $9,110 to $13,560 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 49 hours (6 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 152 around Fredericksburg (107 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 Fredericksburg.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Fredericksburg about 28,000. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 2,678), 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 Virginia 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 Fredericksburg

Full-service estimate for 2,805 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,640 $4,440 $5,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,110 $11,110 $13,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,580 $17,780 $21,690
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,050 $24,450 $29,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,930–$5,550

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

Portable container

$3,520–$5,180

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

Full-service mover

$9,110–$13,560

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 Fredericksburg (destination)

Hilldrup Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC

USDOT
22302
MC
125294
Based in
Stafford, VA 22554 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
297 trucks, 245 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (703) 441-4888 Route Verify on FMCSA

2c Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC

USDOT
3676372
MC
1276873
Based in
Fredricksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (678) 776-9972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alsop Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2587296
MC
906952
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (540) 654-6980 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cornerstone Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2445478
MC
844963
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 210-4280 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Barber Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1728636
MC
633397
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (540) 710-1803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alsop Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1425222
MC
538857
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (540) 834-2118 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patty Sullivan Recon INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
671608
MC
315134
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (540) 654-5200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All In One Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1695684
MC
622616
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (571) 408-4893 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 152 movers in Fredericksburg

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,640 to $5,420 for a studio, $5,470 to $8,130 for a one-bedroom, $9,110 to $13,560 for a two-bedroom, $14,580 to $21,690 for a three-bedroom and $20,050 to $29,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fredericksburg from San Luis Obispo?

About 2,805 road miles (2,377 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 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 Virginia 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 Fredericksburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,930 to $5,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,180. 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–Fredericksburg corridor.