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Palm Springs, CA → Carbondale, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Carbondale

About 1,828 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,340–$10,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 34 in Carbondale.

  • 1,828 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,340–$10,9202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,828 miles (1,549 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
34 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Carbondale → Palm Springs

Moving from Palm Springs to Carbondale is a cross-country move of roughly 1,828 road miles, heading east from California to Illinois.

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 $7,340 to $10,920 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 32 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 34 around Carbondale (24 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 Carbondale.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Carbondale about 22,000. Carbondale is the denser city (1,435 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 Illinois 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 Carbondale

Full-service estimate for 1,828 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,940 $3,580 $4,370
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,400 $5,370 $6,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,340 $8,950 $10,920
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,740 $14,320 $17,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,140 $19,690 $24,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,630–$3,710

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

Portable container

$2,650–$3,900

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

Full-service mover

$7,340–$10,920

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
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 Carbondale (destination)

Shawnee Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
214203
MC
160321
Based in
Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (618) 988-1621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bost Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
124296
MC
36854
Based in
Murphsboro, IL 62966 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (618) 684-3166 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & D Trucking Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
78400
MC
227559
Based in
Carbondale, IL 62901 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (618) 351-1616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burford Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Burford Trucking LLC

USDOT
709405
MC
327994
Based in
Zeigler, IL 62999 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (618) 579-8587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Universal Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2273061
MC
776313
Based in
Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (618) 942-2994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ma Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mohammad Ali Agha

USDOT
831830
MC
365197
Based in
Murphysboro, IL 62966 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (618) 565-1306 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Four Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4345279
MC
1698307
Based in
Herrin, IL 62948 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (618) 253-9275 Route Verify on FMCSA

Howling Mad Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3330971
MC
1061482
Based in
Zeigler, IL 62999 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (618) 751-5577 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 34 movers in Carbondale

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,940 to $4,370 for a studio, $4,400 to $6,550 for a one-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,920 for a two-bedroom, $11,740 to $17,470 for a three-bedroom and $16,140 to $24,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Carbondale from Palm Springs?

About 1,828 road miles (1,549 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 Illinois 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 Carbondale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,900. 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–Carbondale corridor.