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Palm Coast, FL → South Lake Tahoe, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Coast to South Lake Tahoe

About 2,699 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,800–$13,100, delivery in 7–14 days, 66 carriers on the Palm Coast side and 11 in South Lake Tahoe.

  • 2,699 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,800–$13,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,699 miles (2,287 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (28 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (7 interstate)

Reverse: South Lake Tahoe → Palm Coast

The route from Palm Coast, FL to South Lake Tahoe, CA covers roughly 2,699 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $8,800 to $13,100 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 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Palm Coast side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (28 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around South Lake Tahoe (7 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 South Lake Tahoe.

Palm Coast has a population of about 109,886 and South Lake Tahoe about 21,000. South Lake Tahoe is the denser city (2,119 people per square mile versus 936 in Palm Coast), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Palm Coast to South Lake Tahoe

Full-service estimate for 2,699 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,520 $4,290 $5,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,280 $6,440 $7,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,800 $10,730 $13,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,080 $17,180 $20,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,370 $23,620 $28,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,670–$5,190

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

Portable container

$3,430–$5,040

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

Full-service mover

$8,800–$13,100

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Palm Coast, FL → South Lake Tahoe, 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 Palm Coast (origin)

R & R National INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3010180
MC
28679
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (386) 263-8525 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Experts Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1691527
MC
621887
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (386) 445-4555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadrunner Moving Services Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1930480
MC
1284663
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (347) 571-3321 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marfan Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3527638
MC
1173194
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 693-0137 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Lion Of Judah Freight Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7233876
MC
46775699
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32135 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (904) 445-6473 Verify on FMCSA

Hanshaw & Schwab Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3392034
MC
1091100
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32137 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (203) 939-5277 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kristal Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3693186
MC
1289244
Based in
Palm Coast, FL 32164 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (308) 227-4985 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flagler Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lan Company Leasing INC

USDOT
1847236
MC
669035
Based in
Bunnell, FL 32110 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (386) 446-0014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 66 movers in Palm Coast

Near South Lake Tahoe (destination)

Mv Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvt Express

USDOT
2507468
MC
869399
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (530) 318-5981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lfod Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3940458
MC
1463269
Based in
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 799-3268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clayton Witte

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9020658
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (540) 292-4356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rouse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412017
MC
1733322
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (775) 364-4513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Wilson Trucking Operations INC

USDOT
1835654
MC
665466
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (775) 265-2230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carson Valley Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Barry Elwood Jones

USDOT
384361
MC
228843
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (775) 782-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manuel Jimenez Jr DBA South Lake Tahoe Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2678760
MC
115986
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 523-3352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Way Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ricky Richardson

USDOT
3122663
MC
105518
Based in
Somerset, CA 95684 (38 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (530) 622-0803 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in South Lake Tahoe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Coast to South Lake Tahoe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,520 to $5,240 for a studio, $5,280 to $7,860 for a one-bedroom, $8,800 to $13,100 for a two-bedroom, $14,080 to $20,950 for a three-bedroom and $19,370 to $28,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Lake Tahoe from Palm Coast?

About 2,699 road miles (2,287 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Florida 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 Palm Coast to South Lake Tahoe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,670 to $5,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,430 to $5,040. 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 Palm Coast–South Lake Tahoe corridor.