Augusta, ME

Palm Springs, CA → Augusta, ME · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Augusta

About 3,040 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,410–$14,010, delivery in 7–14 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 129 in Augusta.

  • 3,040 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,410–$14,0102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,040 miles (2,576 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
129 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Augusta → Palm Springs

Moving from Palm Springs to Augusta is a cross-country move of roughly 3,040 road miles, heading northeast from California to Maine.

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 $9,410 to $14,010 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

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 129 around Augusta (50 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 Augusta.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Augusta about 19,000. Palm Springs is considerably denser (471 people per square mile versus 343), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Palm Springs to Augusta

Full-service estimate for 3,040 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,770 $4,590 $5,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,650 $6,890 $8,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,410 $11,480 $14,010
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,060 $18,370 $22,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,710 $25,260 $30,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,170–$5,890

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

Portable container

$3,730–$5,490

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

Full-service mover

$9,410–$14,010

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 Augusta (destination)

McGee On Road Equipment LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
669951
MC
338700
Based in
West Gardiner, ME 04345 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Allen'S Transfer & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357146
MC
1704445
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Khaled Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4184655
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Allen'S Commercial Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50872
MC
392735
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Vallee Interiors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4518105
MC
1789704
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Pushard Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2333492
MC
796728
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Mr Driver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4143933
MC
1589428
Based in
Augusta, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Responders Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4352561
MC
1702060
Based in
Chelsea, ME 04330 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 129 movers in Augusta

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,770 to $5,600 for a studio, $5,650 to $8,400 for a one-bedroom, $9,410 to $14,010 for a two-bedroom, $15,060 to $22,410 for a three-bedroom and $20,710 to $30,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Augusta from Palm Springs?

About 3,040 road miles (2,576 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 California into Maine 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 Augusta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,170 to $5,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,730 to $5,490. 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–Augusta corridor.