Palm Springs, CA

League City, TX → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from League City to Palm Springs

About 1,525 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,580–$9,790, delivery in 5–10 days, 187 carriers on the League City side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 1,525 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,580–$9,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,525 miles (1,293 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
187 (79 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → League City

Moving from League City to Palm Springs is a cross-country move of roughly 1,525 road miles, heading west from Texas 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 $6,580 to $9,790 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 27 hours (3 driving days).

On the League City side there are 187 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 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.

League City has a population of about 119,905 and Palm Springs about 45,000. League City is considerably denser (2,230 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 Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from League City to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 1,525 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,630 $3,210 $3,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,950 $4,820 $5,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,580 $8,030 $9,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,530 $12,840 $15,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,480 $17,660 $21,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,170–$3,060

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

Portable container

$2,380–$3,500

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

Full-service mover

$6,580–$9,790

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 League City (origin)

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
690147
MC
320104
Based in
Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2297953
MC
931121
Based in
Deer Park, TX 77536 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Pioneer Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1332675
MC
514641
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77507 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2090316
MC
729281
Based in
Santa Fe, TX 77510 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Logistics Specialty Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4187400
MC
1613192
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77504 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3697335
MC
1292296
Based in
Hitchcock, TX 77563 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Citizen Global Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3484545
MC
1144768
Based in
Houston, TX 77089 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 187 movers in League City

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

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate
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

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate
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

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate
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

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

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from League City to Palm Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,920 for a studio, $3,950 to $5,870 for a one-bedroom, $6,580 to $9,790 for a two-bedroom, $10,530 to $15,670 for a three-bedroom and $14,480 to $21,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from League City?

About 1,525 road miles (1,293 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (3 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 Texas 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 League City to Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,170 to $3,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,500. 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 League City–Palm Springs corridor.