Burbank, CA → Palo Alto, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 363 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,610–$5,370, delivery in 1–3 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 233 in Palo Alto.
Moving from Burbank to Palo Alto is a regional long-distance move of roughly 363 road miles, heading northwest within 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 $3,610 to $5,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 58 min.
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 of them authorized for interstate work), and 233 around Palo Alto (62 interstate). For an in-state 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.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and Palo Alto about 67,000. Burbank is considerably denser (6,204 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,640 | $3,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,610 | $4,400 | $5,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,040 | $8,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,940 | $9,690 | $11,820 |
$520–$740
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,340–$1,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,610–$5,370
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.
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Legal name: Careful Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,170 to $3,220 for a one-bedroom, $3,610 to $5,370 for a two-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,590 for a three-bedroom and $7,940 to $11,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 363 road miles (308 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 58 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Burbank and Palo Alto are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,980. 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 Burbank–Palo Alto corridor.