Lynn, MA → Palo Alto, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,178 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,430–$15,510, delivery in 7–14 days, 403 carriers on the Lynn side and 233 in Palo Alto.
Palo Alto sits about 3,178 miles west of Lynn, which makes this an interstate relocation from Massachusetts 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 $10,430 to $15,510 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 55 hours (7 driving days).
On the Lynn side there are 403 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (224 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.
Lynn has a population of about 104,236 and Palo Alto about 67,000. Lynn is considerably denser (9,463 people per square mile versus 2,851), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,090 | $6,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,260 | $7,630 | $9,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,430 | $12,720 | $15,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,680 | $20,350 | $24,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,940 | $27,970 | $34,130 |
$4,470–$6,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,860–$5,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,430–$15,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lynn, MA → Palo Alto, 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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Jm Parcel Service LLC
Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC
Legal name: Careful Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,170 to $6,210 for a studio, $6,260 to $9,310 for a one-bedroom, $10,430 to $15,510 for a two-bedroom, $16,680 to $24,820 for a three-bedroom and $22,940 to $34,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,178 road miles (2,693 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 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 Massachusetts 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 $4,470 to $6,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,860 to $5,670. 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 Lynn–Palo Alto corridor.