Memphis, TN → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,784 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,940–$10,330, delivery in 5–10 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 74 in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs sits about 1,784 miles west of Memphis, 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 $6,940 to $10,330 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 31 hours (4 driving days).
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 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.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Memphis is considerably denser (2,132 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,390 | $4,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,080 | $6,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,940 | $8,470 | $10,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,110 | $13,550 | $16,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,270 | $18,630 | $22,720 |
$2,430–$3,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,610–$3,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,940–$10,330
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.
Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC
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Legal name: On Time Moving Services INC
Legal name: Free Bolt LLC
Legal name: Bernardo Cervantes Ascencio
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,130 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,200 for a one-bedroom, $6,940 to $10,330 for a two-bedroom, $11,110 to $16,530 for a three-bedroom and $15,270 to $22,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,784 road miles (1,512 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,430 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,840. 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 Memphis–Palm Springs corridor.