Central Tejas Express LLC
- USDOT
- 2481494
- MC
- 925578
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 16 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Waco, TX → Paso Robles, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,623 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,750–$10,050, delivery in 5–10 days, 121 carriers on the Waco side and 17 in Paso Robles.
The route from Waco, TX to Paso Robles, CA covers roughly 1,623 miles by road, a west-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 $6,750 to $10,050 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 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Waco side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Paso Robles (9 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 Paso Robles.
Waco has a population of about 147,788 and Paso Robles about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,561 and 1,582 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,750 | $8,240 | $10,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,810 | $13,180 | $16,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,860 | $18,120 | $22,110 |
$2,270–$3,200
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,470–$3,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,750–$10,050
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Waco, TX → Paso Robles, 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 $2,700 to $4,020 for a studio, $4,050 to $6,030 for a one-bedroom, $6,750 to $10,050 for a two-bedroom, $10,810 to $16,080 for a three-bedroom and $14,860 to $22,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,623 road miles (1,376 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,270 to $3,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,630. 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 Waco–Paso Robles corridor.