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Cape Coral, FL

Palm Springs, CA → Cape Coral, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Cape Coral

About 2,490 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,430–$12,540, delivery in 7–14 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 331 in Cape Coral.

  • 2,490 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,430–$12,5402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,490 miles (2,110 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
331 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Coral → Palm Springs

Cape Coral sits about 2,490 miles east of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,430 to $12,540 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 43 hours (5 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 331 around Cape Coral (97 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 Cape Coral.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Cape Coral about 236,264. Cape Coral is the denser city (1,830 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Palm Springs to Cape Coral

Full-service estimate for 2,490 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,020
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,060 $6,170 $7,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,430 $10,280 $12,540
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,490 $16,450 $20,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,540 $22,610 $27,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,460–$4,880

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

Portable container

$3,240–$4,770

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

Full-service mover

$8,430–$12,540

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Palm Springs, CA → Cape Coral, FL. 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 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
Call (877) 460-7729 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Old Town Movers LLC

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
Call (714) 768-0817 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Moving Services INC

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
Call (760) 774-1675 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Free Bolt LLC

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
Call (817) 482-9489 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (760) 895-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernardo Cervantes Ascencio

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
Call (760) 808-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (760) 960-3267 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (909) 827-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

Near Cape Coral (destination)

FL Go And FL Go Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gfa Rail Services INC

USDOT
955503
MC
812797
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33916 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (239) 275-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Et Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1127455
MC
460699
Based in
North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (305) 395-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coyote Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1965933
MC
718415
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33993 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (239) 340-9202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chhj FL Fort Myers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4497104
MC
1778548
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33901 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (727) 486-0888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truckens Ways LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3168656
MC
116482
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33908 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (888) 541-5759 Route Verify on FMCSA

Novel Tranz INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2291429
MC
782483
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33990 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (479) 439-9799 Route Verify on FMCSA

Next Level Trucking And Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3583538
MC
1211293
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (718) 915-5847 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prosmart Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4320572
MC
1685669
Based in
Cape Coral, FL 33909 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (786) 282-2703 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 331 movers in Cape Coral

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to Cape Coral?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,370 to $5,020 for a studio, $5,060 to $7,520 for a one-bedroom, $8,430 to $12,540 for a two-bedroom, $13,490 to $20,060 for a three-bedroom and $18,540 to $27,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Coral from Palm Springs?

About 2,490 road miles (2,110 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 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 Florida 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 Cape Coral?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,460 to $4,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,240 to $4,770. 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–Cape Coral corridor.