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Green Bay, WI → Palo Alto, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Green Bay to Palo Alto

About 2,164 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,670–$11,410, delivery in 5–10 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 233 in Palo Alto.

  • 2,164 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,670–$11,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,164 miles (1,834 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination
233 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Palo Alto → Green Bay

The route from Green Bay, WI to Palo Alto, CA covers roughly 2,164 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,670 to $11,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Green Bay side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (52 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.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and Palo Alto about 67,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,360 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 Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to Palo Alto

Full-service estimate for 2,164 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,570
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,600 $5,610 $6,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,670 $9,360 $11,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,270 $14,970 $18,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,880 $20,580 $25,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,970–$4,200

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

Portable container

$2,950–$4,340

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

Full-service mover

$7,670–$11,410

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 Green Bay (origin)

Schneider National Bulk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164311
MC
143594
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
569 trucks, 604 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schneider National Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264184
MC
133655
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9,866 trucks, 11,335 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Paper Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
380482
MC
227188
Based in
De Pere, WI 54115 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
736 trucks, 825 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (800) 317-3650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
786746
MC
351350
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54311 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (920) 863-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waltco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
508334
MC
260297
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (920) 857-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay City Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4243364
MC
1643599
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (920) 268-6779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ki Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
186306
MC
152395
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54302 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (920) 468-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

M-West-Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2824853
MC
942663
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (800) 478-5060 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Green Bay

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 Green Bay to Palo Alto?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,070 to $4,570 for a studio, $4,600 to $6,850 for a one-bedroom, $7,670 to $11,410 for a two-bedroom, $12,270 to $18,260 for a three-bedroom and $16,880 to $25,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palo Alto from Green Bay?

About 2,164 road miles (1,834 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 5 to 10 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 Wisconsin 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 Green Bay to Palo Alto?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,970 to $4,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,950 to $4,340. 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 Green Bay–Palo Alto corridor.