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San Luis Obispo, CA

Texarkana, TX → San Luis Obispo, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Texarkana to San Luis Obispo

About 1,790 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,050–$10,490, delivery in 5–10 days, 51 carriers on the Texarkana side and 11 in San Luis Obispo.

  • 1,790 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,050–$10,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,790 miles (1,517 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
51 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (4 interstate)

Reverse: San Luis Obispo → Texarkana

San Luis Obispo sits about 1,790 miles west of Texarkana, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,050 to $10,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Texarkana side there are 51 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 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.

Texarkana has a population of about 37,000 and San Luis Obispo about 47,000. San Luis Obispo is the denser city (3,494 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Texarkana), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Texarkana to San Luis Obispo

Full-service estimate for 1,790 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,230 $5,160 $6,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,050 $8,590 $10,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,280 $13,750 $16,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,500 $18,910 $23,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,440

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,850

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

Full-service mover

$7,050–$10,490

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 Texarkana (origin)

Livingston Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2862306
MC
959216
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (903) 832-5373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Texarkana Sugar Hill INC

USDOT
776808
MC
347874
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (903) 223-0102 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Warehousing & Distribution Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
876909
MC
383490
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (903) 832-8144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dean Farms INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2454479
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (903) 748-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calirida Freight Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Handyman'S Wife Cleaning LLC

USDOT
8830213
MC
74344793
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (575) 309-3203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shur-Flow Plumbing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shur-Flow Services INC

USDOT
495694
MC
264355
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (903) 794-3569 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Mobile Homes LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539432
MC
1801208
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (903) 490-1075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Powerhaul Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927497
MC
988101
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (870) 299-0556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Texarkana

Near San Luis Obispo (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,190 for a studio, $4,230 to $6,290 for a one-bedroom, $7,050 to $10,490 for a two-bedroom, $11,280 to $16,780 for a three-bedroom and $15,500 to $23,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Luis Obispo from Texarkana?

About 1,790 road miles (1,517 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,850. 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 Texarkana–San Luis Obispo corridor.