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

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Longview

About 1,762 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,000–$10,410, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 89 in Longview.

  • 1,762 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,000–$10,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,762 miles (1,493 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
89 (47 interstate)

Reverse: Longview → San Luis Obispo

The route from San Luis Obispo, CA to Longview, TX covers roughly 1,762 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 $7,000 to $10,410 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 31 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 89 around Longview (47 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 Longview.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Longview about 82,000. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,462), 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 Longview

Full-service estimate for 1,762 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,800 $3,410 $4,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,200 $5,120 $6,250
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,000 $8,530 $10,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,200 $13,660 $16,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,400 $18,780 $22,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,410–$3,400

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

Portable container

$2,590–$3,810

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

Full-service mover

$7,000–$10,410

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 Longview (destination)

Miva Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blackwater Energy Services LLC

USDOT
3392747
MC
1090679
Based in
Gilmer, TX 75645 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (806) 781-0054 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2802940
MC
20067
Based in
Hallsville, TX 75650 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (601) 381-5534 Route Verify on FMCSA

Get Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376411
MC
999684
Based in
Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (903) 238-2427 Route Verify on FMCSA

V-T4p Ihaul

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4551516
MC
1813164
Based in
Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (903) 220-1476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smith Empire LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2452099
MC
968589
Based in
Longview, TX 75605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (903) 452-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ramos Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose A Rojas Ramos

USDOT
3141232
MC
99270
Based in
Kilgore, TX 75662 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (903) 808-0967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Higgs Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Willie Higgs

USDOT
2270671
MC
1579829
Based in
Longview, TX 75601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (903) 422-5203 Route Verify on FMCSA

A'S Hotshot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3478473
MC
1140780
Based in
Longview, TX 75604 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (903) 570-1719 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 89 movers in Longview

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,800 to $4,160 for a studio, $4,200 to $6,250 for a one-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,410 for a two-bedroom, $11,200 to $16,660 for a three-bedroom and $15,400 to $22,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Longview from San Luis Obispo?

About 1,762 road miles (1,493 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Longview?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,410 to $3,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,810. 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–Longview corridor.