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
Moving from San Luis Obispo to Palmdale is a regional long-distance move of roughly 180 road miles, heading east within California.
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 $2,780 to $4,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 48 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 129 around Palmdale (66 interstate). For an in-state 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 Palmdale.
San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Palmdale about 161,845. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,597), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
Cost of moving from San Luis Obispo to Palmdale
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,670 | $2,040 | $2,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,400 | $4,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,430 | $6,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,130 | $7,470 | $9,120 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$330–$470
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,180–$1,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$2,780–$4,140
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near San Luis Obispo (origin)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Near Palmdale (destination)
Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4384395
- MC
- 1719247
- Based in
- Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 36 trucks, 96 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Freight Here LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3956591
- MC
- 1474260
- Based in
- Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 11 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
The Best Trucks INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 746806
- MC
- 268822
- Based in
- Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Blue Track Express LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 4548721
- Based in
- Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Antelope Valley Refrigerating Company
- USDOT
- 34380
- MC
- 133696
- Based in
- Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Av Trans
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC
- USDOT
- 3148907
- MC
- 103731
- Based in
- Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC
- USDOT
- 4216491
- MC
- 1639401
- Based in
- Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Jabes Transportation
Licensed interstate
Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC
- USDOT
- 2951860
- MC
- 1555690
- Based in
- Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016