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Palm Springs, CA → Durango, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Springs to Durango

About 640 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,350–$6,460, delivery in 2–5 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 21 in Durango.

  • 640 miroad distance
  • 11 h 44 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,350–$6,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 640 miles (542 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 44 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
21 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Durango → Palm Springs

The route from Palm Springs, CA to Durango, CO covers roughly 640 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,350 to $6,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 44 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 21 around Durango (10 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 Durango.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Durango about 20,000. Durango is the denser city (1,293 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 Colorado 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 Durango

Full-service estimate for 640 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,740 $2,120 $2,590
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,350 $5,300 $6,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,950 $8,480 $10,340
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,560 $11,660 $14,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$960–$1,350

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

Portable container

$1,590–$2,340

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

Full-service mover

$4,350–$6,460

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 Durango (destination)

McKee Cattle Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1678358
MC
1098617
Based in
Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (970) 749-4819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bob'S Backhoe Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bob D Creed

USDOT
1274510
Based in
Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (970) 259-8457 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & M Construction & Excavation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Weber

USDOT
774005
MC
349665
Based in
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (44 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (970) 749-4568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving Durango Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Green Apple Moving LLC

USDOT
2303164
MC
787466
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (505) 404-7755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durango Trash Panda LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4278120
MC
1662560
Based in
Hesperus, CO 81326 (16 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (918) 260-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayne'S Towing & Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4015525
MC
1572441
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (970) 769-9150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jm Partners

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maxco

USDOT
1037203
MC
927485
Based in
Ignacio, CO 81137 (21 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (970) 749-9219 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mountain Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4378958
MC
1716216
Based in
Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (970) 279-8322 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Durango

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,880 for a one-bedroom, $4,350 to $6,460 for a two-bedroom, $6,950 to $10,340 for a three-bedroom and $9,560 to $14,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Durango from Palm Springs?

About 640 road miles (542 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 44 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Colorado 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 Durango?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $960 to $1,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,590 to $2,340. 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–Durango corridor.