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Augusta, ME → Palo Alto, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Augusta to Palo Alto

About 3,225 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,750–$14,500, delivery in 7–14 days, 129 carriers on the Augusta side and 233 in Palo Alto.

  • 3,225 miroad distance
  • 56 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,750–$14,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,225 miles (2,733 straight-line)
Drive time
56 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
233 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Palo Alto → Augusta

Moving from Augusta to Palo Alto is a cross-country move of roughly 3,225 road miles, heading west from Maine to 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 $9,750 to $14,500 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 56 hours (7 driving days).

On the Augusta side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 233 around Palo Alto (62 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 Palo Alto.

Augusta has a population of about 19,000 and Palo Alto about 67,000. Palo Alto is the denser city (2,851 people per square mile versus 343 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Maine, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Augusta to Palo Alto

Full-service estimate for 3,225 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,900 $4,750 $5,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,850 $7,130 $8,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,750 $11,880 $14,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,590 $19,010 $23,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,440 $26,150 $31,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,510–$6,370

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

Portable container

$3,900–$5,730

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

Full-service mover

$9,750–$14,500

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 Augusta (origin)

McGee On Road Equipment LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
669951
MC
338700
Based in
West Gardiner, ME 04345 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (207) 582-8810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allen'S Transfer & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357146
MC
1704445
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (802) 289-2905 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khaled Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4184655
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (201) 674-3246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allen'S Commercial Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50872
MC
392735
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (207) 623-3875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vallee Interiors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4518105
MC
1789704
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (207) 592-1324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pushard Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael J Pushard Jr

USDOT
2333492
MC
796728
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (207) 441-0002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Driver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4143933
MC
1589428
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (207) 287-0248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Responders Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4352561
MC
1702060
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (207) 357-3577 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Augusta

Near Palo Alto (destination)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3247717
MC
1021407
Based in
Santa Clara, CA 95050 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (510) 359-9498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mav Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4340425
MC
77787146
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (510) 456-5745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 233 movers in Palo Alto

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Palo Alto?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,900 to $5,800 for a studio, $5,850 to $8,700 for a one-bedroom, $9,750 to $14,500 for a two-bedroom, $15,590 to $23,200 for a three-bedroom and $21,440 to $31,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palo Alto from Augusta?

About 3,225 road miles (2,733 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maine 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 Augusta to Palo Alto?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,510 to $6,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,900 to $5,730. 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 Augusta–Palo Alto corridor.