Cape Girardeau, MO

Palm Springs, CA → Cape Girardeau, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Cape Girardeau

About 1,806 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,950–$10,340, delivery in 5–10 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 58 in Cape Girardeau.

  • 1,806 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,950–$10,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,806 miles (1,530 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Cape Girardeau → Palm Springs

The route from Palm Springs, CA to Cape Girardeau, MO covers roughly 1,806 miles by road, a east-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 $6,950 to $10,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 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 58 around Cape Girardeau (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 Cape Girardeau.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Cape Girardeau about 40,000. Cape Girardeau is the denser city (1,351 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 Missouri 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 Cape Girardeau

Full-service estimate for 1,806 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,170 $5,080 $6,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,950 $8,470 $10,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,120 $13,560 $16,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,290 $18,640 $22,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,610–$3,680

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,870

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

Full-service mover

$6,950–$10,340

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 Cape Girardeau (destination)

Buchheit Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
71052
MC
171405
Based in
Scott City, MO 63780 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Day Transfer Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2441154
MC
72958
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Spartan Truck Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1713485
MC
1090386
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Jerry Lipps INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
77535
MC
118959
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Flc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2786450
MC
928695
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Helpers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1542321
MC
682631
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Crutsinger Feed & Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
834650
MC
429255
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

H2os Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2405757
MC
827659
Based in
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 58 movers in Cape Girardeau

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,200 for a one-bedroom, $6,950 to $10,340 for a two-bedroom, $11,120 to $16,540 for a three-bedroom and $15,290 to $22,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cape Girardeau from Palm Springs?

About 1,806 road miles (1,530 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Missouri 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 Girardeau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,610 to $3,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,870. 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 Girardeau corridor.