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Evansville, IN → Palo Alto, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Evansville to Palo Alto

About 2,220 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,660–$11,400, delivery in 7–14 days, 120 carriers on the Evansville side and 233 in Palo Alto.

  • 2,220 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,660–$11,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,220 miles (1,882 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (81 interstate)
Movers at destination
233 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Palo Alto → Evansville

Palo Alto sits about 2,220 miles west of Evansville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Indiana to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,660 to $11,400 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 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Evansville side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (81 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.

Evansville has a population of about 116,176 and Palo Alto about 67,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,475 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 Indiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Evansville to Palo Alto

Full-service estimate for 2,220 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,600 $5,610 $6,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,660 $9,350 $11,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,260 $14,960 $18,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,860 $20,560 $25,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,030–$4,280

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

Portable container

$3,000–$4,410

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

Full-service mover

$7,660–$11,400

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 Evansville (origin)

Atlas Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
125550
MC
130921
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,731 trucks, 2,351 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 638-9797 Route Verify on FMCSA

Walt'S Drive-A-Way Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70728
MC
126717
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (812) 602-2620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Berry Freightlines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Letica Resources INC

USDOT
146102
MC
163079
Based in
Evansville, IN 47710 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (248) 608-2181 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meisler Trailer Rentals LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1417829
MC
536521
Based in
Evansville, IN 47715 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (812) 425-5741 Route Verify on FMCSA

O'Bryan Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273707
MC
252370
Based in
Newburgh, IN 47630 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (812) 853-8904 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Macer Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2641533
MC
920652
Based in
Evansville, IN 47713 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (812) 425-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Evansville Movers LLC

USDOT
3675581
MC
1276291
Based in
Evansville, IN 47711 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (616) 426-9689 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kinder Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
213081
MC
160782
Based in
Evansville, IN 47720 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (812) 422-1998 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Evansville

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 Evansville to Palo Alto?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,070 to $4,560 for a studio, $4,600 to $6,840 for a one-bedroom, $7,660 to $11,400 for a two-bedroom, $12,260 to $18,250 for a three-bedroom and $16,860 to $25,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palo Alto from Evansville?

About 2,220 road miles (1,882 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 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 Indiana 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 Evansville to Palo Alto?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,030 to $4,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,000 to $4,410. 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 Evansville–Palo Alto corridor.