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Binghamton, NY → Palo Alto, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Binghamton to Palo Alto

About 2,888 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,950–$14,800, delivery in 7–14 days, 77 carriers on the Binghamton side and 233 in Palo Alto.

  • 2,888 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,950–$14,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,888 miles (2,447 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
77 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
233 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Palo Alto → Binghamton

Moving from Binghamton to Palo Alto is a cross-country move of roughly 2,888 road miles, heading west from New York 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 $9,950 to $14,800 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Binghamton side there are 77 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 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.

Binghamton has a population of about 47,000 and Palo Alto about 67,000. Binghamton is considerably denser (4,578 people per square mile versus 2,851), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Binghamton to Palo Alto

Full-service estimate for 2,888 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,980 $4,850 $5,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,970 $7,280 $8,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,950 $12,130 $14,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,910 $19,410 $23,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,880 $26,690 $32,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,020–$5,670

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

Portable container

$3,600–$5,290

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

Full-service mover

$9,950–$14,800

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 Binghamton (origin)

Willow Run Foods Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27814
MC
249740
Based in
Kirkwood, NY 13795 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 234-7550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Service Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
15059
MC
105117
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (607) 797-7333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coachmaster Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Serafini Transportation Corp

USDOT
534719
MC
154046
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (607) 762-5480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Binghamton-Ithaca Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
163487
MC
217257
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13901 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (607) 723-9433 Route Verify on FMCSA

U Save Auto Rental Repair

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Sunco Holding Corp

USDOT
1348719
MC
518757
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13905 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (607) 772-0999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dimon & Bacorn Co Of Binghamton

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pettis Moving Company INC

USDOT
15010
MC
79862
Based in
Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (607) 798-0099 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rogers Industrial Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
843385
MC
372490
Based in
Binghamton, NY 13903 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (607) 722-4949 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bk Energy INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2061721
MC
796019
Based in
Vestal, NY 13850 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (607) 785-3393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 77 movers in Binghamton

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 Binghamton to Palo Alto?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,980 to $5,920 for a studio, $5,970 to $8,880 for a one-bedroom, $9,950 to $14,800 for a two-bedroom, $15,910 to $23,680 for a three-bedroom and $21,880 to $32,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palo Alto from Binghamton?

About 2,888 road miles (2,447 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 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 New York 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 Binghamton to Palo Alto?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,020 to $5,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,600 to $5,290. 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 Binghamton–Palo Alto corridor.