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Knoxville, TN → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Knoxville to Palm Springs

About 2,177 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,620–$11,340, delivery in 5–10 days, 229 carriers on the Knoxville side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 2,177 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,620–$11,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,177 miles (1,845 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
229 (129 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → Knoxville

Palm Springs sits about 2,177 miles west of Knoxville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Tennessee 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 $7,620 to $11,340 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 Knoxville side there are 229 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (129 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.

Knoxville has a population of about 202,021 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Knoxville is considerably denser (1,933 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 Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Knoxville to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 2,177 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,050 $3,720 $4,540
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,570 $5,580 $6,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,620 $9,300 $11,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,200 $14,880 $18,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,770 $20,460 $24,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,990–$4,220

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

Portable container

$2,960–$4,360

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

Full-service mover

$7,620–$11,340

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Knoxville, TN → 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 Knoxville (origin)

Tld Logistics Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1820774
MC
658802
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37932 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
495 trucks, 415 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (865) 539-1285 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primeturbo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3612859
MC
1231221
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37931 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 270-5441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jim'S Garage & Wrecker Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jims Garage & Wrecker Service LLC

USDOT
491039
MC
443902
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (865) 588-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gouffon Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
553340
MC
273542
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (865) 584-8545 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rowe Transfer INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1079919
MC
448775
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37914 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (865) 523-0421 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fox Moving And Storage Of East Tennessee LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2500143
MC
866796
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (865) 437-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emerald Home Furnishings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hackney Home Furnishings INC

USDOT
329373
MC
476934
Based in
Louisville, TN 37777 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (865) 982-5040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brabston INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1736945
MC
636216
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37924 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (865) 500-7002 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 229 movers in Knoxville

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 Knoxville to Palm Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,050 to $4,540 for a studio, $4,570 to $6,810 for a one-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,340 for a two-bedroom, $12,200 to $18,150 for a three-bedroom and $16,770 to $24,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from Knoxville?

About 2,177 road miles (1,845 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 Tennessee 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 Knoxville to Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,990 to $4,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,960 to $4,360. 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 Knoxville–Palm Springs corridor.