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San Luis Obispo, CA → Twin Falls, ID · Long-distance move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Twin Falls

About 713 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,400–$6,550, delivery in 2–5 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 84 in Twin Falls.

  • 713 miroad distance
  • 13 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,400–$6,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 713 miles (604 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
84 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Twin Falls → San Luis Obispo

Moving from San Luis Obispo to Twin Falls is a long-distance move of roughly 713 road miles, heading northeast from California to Idaho.

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 $4,400 to $6,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h.

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 84 around Twin Falls (59 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 Twin Falls.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Twin Falls about 55,000. San Luis Obispo is considerably denser (3,494 people per square mile versus 2,644), 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 Idaho 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 Twin Falls

Full-service estimate for 713 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,760 $2,150 $2,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,400 $5,370 $6,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,040 $8,580 $10,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,680 $11,800 $14,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,460

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,440

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

Full-service mover

$4,400–$6,550

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 Twin Falls (destination)

Giltner Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
846075
MC
374966
Based in
Jerome, ID 83338 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (208) 324-4255 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arco Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arco Freight LLC

USDOT
3113190
MC
83793
Based in
Jerome, ID 83338 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (208) 324-4706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avb Home Restoration LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3795976
MC
1364430
Based in
Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (208) 358-4460 Route Verify on FMCSA

Estrada Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2409263
MC
980472
Based in
Jerome, ID 83338 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (208) 539-1128 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dr Jemal Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3466593
MC
1160686
Based in
Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (208) 971-3572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ridley'S Family Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874578
MC
498481
Based in
Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (208) 324-4633 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2182901
MC
757937
Based in
Filer, ID 83328 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (208) 326-3407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Sky Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1296392
MC
503492
Based in
Twin Falls, ID 83301 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (208) 329-1331 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 84 movers in Twin Falls

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,620 for a studio, $2,640 to $3,930 for a one-bedroom, $4,400 to $6,550 for a two-bedroom, $7,040 to $10,470 for a three-bedroom and $9,680 to $14,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Twin Falls from San Luis Obispo?

About 713 road miles (604 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Idaho 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 Twin Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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–Twin Falls corridor.