Farmington, NM

Palm Springs, CA → Farmington, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Springs to Farmington

About 606 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,990–$5,940, delivery in 2–5 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 18 in Farmington.

  • 606 miroad distance
  • 11 h 9 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,990–$5,9402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 606 miles (513 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 9 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Farmington → Palm Springs

Moving from Palm Springs to Farmington is a long-distance move of roughly 606 road miles, heading northeast from California to New Mexico.

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 $3,990 to $5,940 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 9 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 18 around Farmington (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 Farmington.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Farmington about 46,000. Farmington is the denser city (1,353 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 New Mexico 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 Farmington

Full-service estimate for 606 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,600 $1,950 $2,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,400 $2,920 $3,560
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,990 $4,870 $5,940
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,390 $7,790 $9,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,780 $10,710 $13,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$920–$1,300

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

Portable container

$1,560–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,990–$5,940

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Farmington (destination)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407421
MC
1097825
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1547269
MC
575049
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4113688
MC
1571779
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2197486
MC
762577
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4345820
MC
1698556
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043152
MC
436625
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
602854
MC
475333
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1088138
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 18 movers in Farmington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,560 for a one-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,940 for a two-bedroom, $6,390 to $9,500 for a three-bedroom and $8,780 to $13,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Farmington from Palm Springs?

About 606 road miles (513 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 9 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 New Mexico 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 Farmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $920 to $1,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,300. 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–Farmington corridor.