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San Luis Obispo, CA → St. George, UT · Regional long-distance move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to St. George

About 489 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,640, delivery in 1–3 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 70 in St. George.

  • 489 miroad distance
  • 9 h 8 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,790–$5,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 489 miles (415 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 8 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
70 (45 interstate)

Reverse: St. George → San Luis Obispo

St. George sits about 489 miles east of San Luis Obispo, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Utah that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $3,790 to $5,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 8 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 70 around St. George (45 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 St. George.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and St. George about 108,713. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,215), 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 Utah 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 St. George

Full-service estimate for 489 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,790 $4,630 $5,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,070 $7,400 $9,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,350 $10,180 $12,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,460–$2,140

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

Full-service mover

$3,790–$5,640

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 St. George (destination)

Andrus Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
167651
MC
160950
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
308 trucks, 337 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (435) 673-1566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parke Cox Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
123792
MC
199145
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulevard Home Furnishings

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wittwer INC

USDOT
321317
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (435) 986-3100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bakston Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
913315
MC
395788
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (435) 673-7971 Route Verify on FMCSA

Surety Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jet Transport INC

USDOT
2078094
MC
725756
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (385) 246-1380 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intellatrans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2930684
MC
989533
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (909) 815-0833 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1452313
MC
548850
Based in
Saint George, UT 84770 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (877) 780-7466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jemmer Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1247534
MC
661077
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (435) 673-4767 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 70 movers in St. George

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Luis Obispo to St. George?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,280 to $3,390 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,640 for a two-bedroom, $6,070 to $9,030 for a three-bedroom and $8,350 to $12,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. George from San Luis Obispo?

About 489 road miles (415 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Utah 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 St. George?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,140. 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–St. George corridor.