Meathead Movers INC
- USDOT
- 921143
- Based in
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 53 trucks, 76 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
San Luis Obispo, CA → Ukiah, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 357 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,580–$5,330, delivery in 1–3 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 15 in Ukiah.
Moving from San Luis Obispo to Ukiah is a regional long-distance move of roughly 357 road miles, heading northwest 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 $3,580 to $5,330 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 6 h 51 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 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.
San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Ukiah about 17,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,494 and 3,484 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,370 | $5,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,730 | $6,990 | $8,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,880 | $9,610 | $11,730 |
$520–$730
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,580–$5,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Luis Obispo, CA → Ukiah, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,150 to $3,200 for a one-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,330 for a two-bedroom, $5,730 to $8,530 for a three-bedroom and $7,880 to $11,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 357 road miles (302 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 51 min.
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.
No. Because both San Luis Obispo and Ukiah are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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.
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–Ukiah corridor.