El Paso, TX → Palo Alto, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from El Paso to Palo Alto

About 1,145 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,560–$8,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 360 carriers on the El Paso side and 233 in Palo Alto.

1,145 miroad distance
20 h 27 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,560–$8,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: El Paso, Texas
To: Palo Alto, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,145 miles (971 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 27 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 360 (263 interstate)
Movers at destination: 233 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Palo Alto → El Paso

Moving from El Paso to Palo Alto is a long-distance move of roughly 1,145 road miles, heading northwest from Texas 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 $5,560 to $8,270 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 20 h 27 min.

On the El Paso side there are 360 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (263 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.

El Paso has a population of about 683,012 and Palo Alto about 67,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,627 and 2,851 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.

Cost of moving from El Paso to Palo Alto

Full-service estimate for 1,145 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,220	$2,710	$3,310
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,330	$4,060	$4,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,560	$6,770	$8,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,890	$10,840	$13,220
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,220	$14,900	$18,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,000

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

Full-service mover

$5,560–$8,270

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 El Paso (origin)

Erives Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1807687
MC: 657011
Based in: El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 420 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (915) 881-1749 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2257332
MC: 770314
Based in: El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (915) 772-7965 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gx3 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3214549
MC: 1004644
Based in: Canutillo, TX 79835 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (915) 222-8101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Freight Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gerardo Ortiz Priority Freight Lines INC

USDOT: 998388
MC: 419934
Based in: El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (915) 594-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J J A Munoz Dist

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J J A Munoz Dist INC

USDOT: 820957
MC: 361633
Based in: El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (915) 858-4660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agr Logistic Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3522507
MC: 1385704
Based in: El Paso, TX 79911 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (575) 200-0222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jpn Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3536550
MC: 1179245
Based in: El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (915) 491-8297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lechuga Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2364352
MC: 810519
Based in: El Paso, TX 79922 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (915) 253-6201 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 360 movers in El Paso

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 El Paso to Palo Alto?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,220 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,330 to $4,960 for a one-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,270 for a two-bedroom, $8,890 to $13,220 for a three-bedroom and $12,220 to $18,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palo Alto from El Paso?

About 1,145 road miles (971 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 27 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for El Paso to Palo Alto?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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 El Paso–Palo Alto corridor.