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San Luis Obispo, CA → Macon, GA · Cross-country move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Macon

About 2,492 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,280–$12,320, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 330 in Macon.

  • 2,492 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,280–$12,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,492 miles (2,112 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
330 (138 interstate)

Reverse: Macon → San Luis Obispo

The route from San Luis Obispo, CA to Macon, GA covers roughly 2,492 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 $8,280 to $12,320 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 43 hours (5 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 330 around Macon (138 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 Macon.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Macon about 157,556. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 631), 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 Georgia 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 Macon

Full-service estimate for 2,492 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,310 $4,040 $4,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,970 $6,060 $7,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,280 $10,100 $12,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,250 $16,160 $19,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,220 $22,220 $27,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,460–$4,890

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

Portable container

$3,240–$4,770

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

Full-service mover

$8,280–$12,320

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 Macon (destination)

Diversified Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
584480
MC
283647
Based in
Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (478) 923-0103 Route Verify on FMCSA

McCloud9 Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3099436
MC
76626
Based in
Warner Robins, GA 31093 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (855) 262-2568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ciceros' Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
980198
MC
417787
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (478) 788-1328 Route Verify on FMCSA

K G Jr Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2895306
MC
972874
Based in
Macon, GA 31216 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (478) 550-4828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Guys

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Good Guys Moving & Delivery LLC

USDOT
1906318
MC
684188
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (478) 808-4566 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&j Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1268219
MC
554939
Based in
Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (478) 808-7772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Huss LLC

USDOT
3797061
MC
1365180
Based in
Macon, GA 31220 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (478) 845-6391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike & Kijuan Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3929166
MC
1455725
Based in
Macon, GA 31206 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (470) 257-0022 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 330 movers in Macon

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,310 to $4,930 for a studio, $4,970 to $7,390 for a one-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,320 for a two-bedroom, $13,250 to $19,720 for a three-bedroom and $18,220 to $27,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Macon from San Luis Obispo?

About 2,492 road miles (2,112 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 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 Georgia 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 Macon?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,460 to $4,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,240 to $4,770. 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–Macon corridor.