San Luis Obispo, CA → Vacaville, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from San Luis Obispo to Vacaville

About 266 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,720, delivery in 1–3 days, 11 carriers on the San Luis Obispo side and 96 in Vacaville.

266 miroad distance
5 h 17 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,170–$4,7202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: San Luis Obispo, California
To: Vacaville, California
Road distance: ≈ 266 miles (225 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 17 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 11 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 96 (32 interstate)

Reverse: Vacaville → San Luis Obispo

Vacaville sits about 266 miles north of San Luis Obispo, so this is an in-state move 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 $3,170 to $4,720 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 5 h 17 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 96 around Vacaville (32 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 Vacaville.

San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000 and Vacaville about 103,850. The two cities have comparable density (3,494 and 3,424 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from San Luis Obispo to Vacaville

Full-service estimate for 266 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,540	$1,880	$2,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,900	$2,320	$2,830
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,170	$3,870	$4,720
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,080	$6,190	$7,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,980	$8,510	$10,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$420–$600

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

Portable container

$1,260–$1,850

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

Full-service mover

$3,170–$4,720

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Vacaville (destination)

R Deep Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2265911
MC: 775642
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (707) 718-0778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cassil Freight And Warehousing

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cassil Freight INC

USDOT: 405048
MC: 121842
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (707) 437-7350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Metropolitan Van & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Metropolitan Van & Storage INC

USDOT: 222569
MC: 138536
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (707) 745-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & B Logistic INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1195990
MC: 476562
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (707) 224-3657 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brooklyn Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3120644
MC: 87764
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (888) 889-6872 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gm Towing & Automotive

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Gm Towing And Automotive INC

USDOT: 2919432
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (707) 437-2989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dti

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dhaliwal Trucking INC

USDOT: 2473260
MC: 855329
Based in: Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (707) 249-4992 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Straight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3442474
MC: 1128355
Based in: Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (916) 917-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Vacaville

Tips for this move

Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Vacaville: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,720 for a two-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,550 for a three-bedroom and $6,980 to $10,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Vacaville from San Luis Obispo?

About 266 road miles (225 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 17 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both San Luis Obispo and Vacaville 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for San Luis Obispo to Vacaville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $420 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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–Vacaville corridor.