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Mountain View, CA → Palo Alto, CA · Local move

Movers from Mountain View to Palo Alto

About 7 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,310–$1,940, delivery in 0–1 days, 308 carriers on the Mountain View side and 233 in Palo Alto.

  • 7 miroad distance
  • 15 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,310–$1,9402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 7 miles (4 straight-line)
Drive time
15 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
308 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination
233 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Palo Alto → Mountain View

Palo Alto sits about 7 miles west of Mountain View, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,310 and $1,940, before packing or storage.

On the Mountain View side there are 308 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (87 of them authorized for interstate work), and 233 around Palo Alto (62 interstate). For an in-state 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.

Mountain View has a population of about 82,000 and Palo Alto about 67,000. Mountain View is considerably denser (6,889 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.

Cost of moving from Mountain View to Palo Alto

Full-service estimate for 7 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $660 $810 $980
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $790 $970 $1,180
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,310 $1,590 $1,940
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,070 $2,520 $3,070
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,150 $3,840 $4,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$220

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

Portable container

$1,030–$1,510

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

Full-service mover

$1,310–$1,940

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 Mountain View (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (10 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 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 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 (8 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 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Shefali Toor

USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (408) 455-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 308 movers in Mountain View

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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Other origins to Palo Alto

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mountain View to Palo Alto?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $660 to $980 for a studio, $790 to $1,180 for a one-bedroom, $1,310 to $1,940 for a two-bedroom, $2,070 to $3,070 for a three-bedroom and $3,150 to $4,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palo Alto from Mountain View?

About 7 road miles (4 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Mountain View and Palo Alto are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Mountain View to Palo Alto?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Mountain View–Palo Alto corridor.