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Flagstaff, AZ → Palm Springs, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Flagstaff to Palm Springs

About 349 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,220–$4,790, delivery in 1–3 days, 18 carriers on the Flagstaff side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 349 miroad distance
  • 6 h 43 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,220–$4,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 349 miles (296 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 43 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
18 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → Flagstaff

The route from Flagstaff, AZ to Palm Springs, CA covers roughly 349 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,220 to $4,790 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 43 min.

On the Flagstaff side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 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.

Flagstaff has a population of about 78,000 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Flagstaff is considerably denser (1,164 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 Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Flagstaff to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 349 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,930 $2,360 $2,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,220 $3,930 $4,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,150 $6,280 $7,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,090 $8,640 $10,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$510–$720

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

Portable container

$1,330–$1,960

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

Full-service mover

$3,220–$4,790

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Flagstaff, AZ → Palm Springs, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Flagstaff (origin)

Flagstaff Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3315120
MC
1053779
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 853-6515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gatka Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3227741
MC
1011370
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (740) 201-7174 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunn Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2275705
MC
775256
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (561) 614-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haul N Water

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2641024
Based in
Bellemont, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (928) 699-4902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oak Creek Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT
4460439
MC
1758960
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (928) 351-0286 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Tech Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
586645
MC
342469
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (928) 527-3906 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvs Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2633107
MC
916598
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (702) 439-6926 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jp Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3555307
MC
1192122
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (702) 561-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Flagstaff

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 Flagstaff to Palm Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,930 to $2,880 for a one-bedroom, $3,220 to $4,790 for a two-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,670 for a three-bedroom and $7,090 to $10,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from Flagstaff?

About 349 road miles (296 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 43 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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 Flagstaff to Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $510 to $720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,960. 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 Flagstaff–Palm Springs corridor.