Pods
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
St. Petersburg, FL → San Luis Obispo, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,696 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,800–$13,090, delivery in 7–14 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 11 in San Luis Obispo.
The route from St. Petersburg, FL to San Luis Obispo, CA covers roughly 2,696 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $8,800 to $13,090 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the St. Petersburg side there are 547 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around San Luis Obispo (4 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 San Luis Obispo.
St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and San Luis Obispo about 47,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,180 and 3,494 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,520 | $4,290 | $5,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,440 | $7,850 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,800 | $10,730 | $13,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,080 | $17,170 | $20,940 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,350 | $23,600 | $28,790 |
$3,670–$5,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,430–$5,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,800–$13,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Petersburg, FL → San Luis Obispo, 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.
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,520 to $5,240 for a studio, $5,280 to $7,850 for a one-bedroom, $8,800 to $13,090 for a two-bedroom, $14,080 to $20,940 for a three-bedroom and $19,350 to $28,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,696 road miles (2,284 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,670 to $5,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,430 to $5,040. 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 St. Petersburg–San Luis Obispo corridor.