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Bellingham, WA → Palm Springs, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Bellingham to Palm Springs

About 1,271 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,350–$9,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 97 carriers on the Bellingham side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 1,271 miroad distance
  • 22 h 37 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,350–$9,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,271 miles (1,077 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 37 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
97 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → Bellingham

Palm Springs sits about 1,271 miles south of Bellingham, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to California that most movers classify as a 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 $6,350 to $9,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 37 min.

On the Bellingham side there are 97 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 74 around Palm Springs (33 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 Palm Springs.

Bellingham has a population of about 95,000 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Bellingham is considerably denser (3,244 people per square mile versus 471), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Bellingham to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 1,271 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,540 $3,100 $3,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,810 $4,650 $5,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,350 $7,750 $9,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,170 $12,400 $15,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,980 $17,050 $20,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,760–$2,480

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

Portable container

$2,150–$3,170

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

Full-service mover

$6,350–$9,450

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 Bellingham (origin)

Dulay Holding Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568244
MC
454925
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (360) 734-6755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209719
MC
837772
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (360) 988-1631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nw Shippers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nw Shippers INC

USDOT
1202083
MC
518919
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (360) 384-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swans Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
368177
MC
438612
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (360) 734-0540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8277
MC
134512
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (360) 733-4232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2005730
MC
755646
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (360) 305-5148 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crabtree Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brent Crabtree

USDOT
957886
MC
1336108
Based in
Everson, WA 98247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (360) 820-9085 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Transportation INC

USDOT
2568146
MC
897110
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (650) 777-7207 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 97 movers in Bellingham

Near Palm Springs (destination)

Vested Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4428794
MC
1742302
Based in
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (877) 460-7729 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Old Town Movers LLC

USDOT
3317953
MC
1258062
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (714) 768-0817 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Moving Services INC

USDOT
1266880
MC
497265
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (760) 774-1675 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Free Bolt LLC

USDOT
3501180
MC
1415448
Based in
N Palm Spgs, CA 92258 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (817) 482-9489 Route Verify on FMCSA

Labranos Family Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3052631
MC
50657
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (760) 895-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernardo Cervantes Ascencio

USDOT
1049392
MC
490618
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (760) 808-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crenshaw Still Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536179
MC
1179003
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 960-3267 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Hawk Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3354140
MC
1073360
Based in
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (909) 827-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bellingham to Palm Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,540 to $3,780 for a studio, $3,810 to $5,670 for a one-bedroom, $6,350 to $9,450 for a two-bedroom, $10,170 to $15,130 for a three-bedroom and $13,980 to $20,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from Bellingham?

About 1,271 road miles (1,077 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 37 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Washington 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 Bellingham to Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,170. 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 Bellingham–Palm Springs corridor.