Mint Express INC
- USDOT
- 2779557
- MC
- 936752
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 120 trucks, 60 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Frederick, MD → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,580 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,890–$13,230, delivery in 7–14 days, 300 carriers on the Frederick side and 74 in Palm Springs.
Moving from Frederick to Palm Springs is a cross-country move of roughly 2,580 road miles, heading west from Maryland 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 $8,890 to $13,230 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 45 hours (6 driving days).
On the Frederick side there are 300 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 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.
Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Frederick is considerably denser (3,262 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 Maryland, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,340 | $6,510 | $7,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,890 | $10,840 | $13,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,230 | $17,350 | $21,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,560 | $23,860 | $29,110 |
$3,550–$5,010
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,320–$4,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,890–$13,230
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Frederick, MD → Palm Springs, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,560 to $5,290 for a studio, $5,340 to $7,940 for a one-bedroom, $8,890 to $13,230 for a two-bedroom, $14,230 to $21,170 for a three-bedroom and $19,560 to $29,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,580 road miles (2,187 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Maryland 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,550 to $5,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,320 to $4,890. 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 Frederick–Palm Springs corridor.