Amarillo, TX

Palm Springs, CA → Amarillo, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Springs to Amarillo

About 994 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,140–$7,640, delivery in 2–5 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 82 in Amarillo.

  • 994 miroad distance
  • 17 h 50 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,140–$7,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 994 miles (842 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 50 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Palm Springs

The route from Palm Springs, CA to Amarillo, TX covers roughly 994 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,140 to $7,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 50 min.

On the Palm Springs side there are 74 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (33 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Amarillo about 205,130. Amarillo is the denser city (1,959 people per square mile versus 471 in Palm Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Palm Springs to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 994 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,060 $2,510 $3,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,080 $3,760 $4,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,140 $6,270 $7,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,220 $10,020 $12,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,300 $13,780 $16,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,470–$2,080

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

Portable container

$1,910–$2,800

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

Full-service mover

$5,140–$7,640

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 Palm Springs (origin)

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

Near Amarillo (destination)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1805503
MC
658792
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2257395
MC
268796
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465051
MC
957350
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3260407
MC
1027740
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348053
MC
1069858
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1953681
MC
699614
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3737604
MC
1321822
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561243
MC
1196089
Based in
Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 82 movers in Amarillo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to Amarillo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,060 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,590 for a one-bedroom, $5,140 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,220 to $12,230 for a three-bedroom and $11,300 to $16,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Palm Springs?

About 994 road miles (842 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 California into Texas 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 Springs to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,470 to $2,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,800. 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 Springs–Amarillo corridor.