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San Luis Obispo, CA → Great Falls, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Great Falls

About 1,149 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,620–$8,360, delivery in 3–7 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 28 in Great Falls.

  • 1,149 miroad distance
  • 20 h 31 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,620–$8,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,149 miles (973 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 31 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
28 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Great Falls → San Luis Obispo

The route from San Luis Obispo, CA to Great Falls, MT covers roughly 1,149 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,620 to $8,360 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 31 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 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Great Falls about 60,000. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 2,613), 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 Montana 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 Great Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,149 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,620 $6,850 $8,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,990 $10,960 $13,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,360 $15,070 $18,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,050–$3,010

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

Full-service mover

$5,620–$8,360

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 Great Falls (destination)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
877828
MC
297732
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (406) 455-8610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3267561
MC
1031004
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 761-3680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30168
MC
46313
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (406) 727-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1081377
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (406) 455-8635 Route Verify on FMCSA

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232316
MC
486062
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (406) 453-0970 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Colorado International Transport INC

USDOT
561051
MC
274909
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (406) 732-2045 Route Verify on FMCSA

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
602751
MC
290282
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (406) 455-8640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3742363
MC
1325255
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (406) 952-1005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in Great Falls

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,340 for a studio, $3,370 to $5,010 for a one-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,360 for a two-bedroom, $8,990 to $13,370 for a three-bedroom and $12,360 to $18,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Great Falls from San Luis Obispo?

About 1,149 road miles (973 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Montana 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 Great Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,050 to $3,010. 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–Great Falls corridor.