Bullhead City, AZ

Palm Springs, CA → Bullhead City, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Palm Springs to Bullhead City

About 171 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,490–$3,710, delivery in 1–2 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 10 in Bullhead City.

  • 171 miroad distance
  • 3 h 39 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,490–$3,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 171 miles (145 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 39 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Bullhead City → Palm Springs

Bullhead City sits about 171 miles northeast of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arizona that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,490 to $3,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 39 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 10 around Bullhead City (8 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 Bullhead City.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Bullhead City about 42,000. Bullhead City is the denser city (696 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 Arizona 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 Bullhead City

Full-service estimate for 171 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,500 $1,820 $2,220
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,490 $3,040 $3,710
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,990 $4,860 $5,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,480 $6,690 $8,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$330–$460

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

Portable container

$1,170–$1,720

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

Full-service mover

$2,490–$3,710

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 Bullhead City (destination)

Laughlin Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
391422
MC
227037
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Aquarius Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357187
MC
1074413
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Gary K

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2966793
MC
7899
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Scm Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
671253
MC
252719
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Wise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1628928
MC
600936
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Icon Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1211448
MC
582980
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Clean Air Auto Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2797793
MC
934167
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Adam Cohen Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2201147
MC
763813
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 10 movers in Bullhead City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to Bullhead City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,500 to $2,220 for a one-bedroom, $2,490 to $3,710 for a two-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,930 for a three-bedroom and $5,480 to $8,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bullhead City from Palm Springs?

About 171 road miles (145 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 39 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Arizona 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 Bullhead City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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–Bullhead City corridor.