Fayetteville, NC

Palm Springs, CA → Fayetteville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Fayetteville

About 2,513 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,280–$12,320, delivery in 7–14 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 324 in Fayetteville.

  • 2,513 miroad distance
  • 44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,280–$12,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,513 miles (2,130 straight-line)
Drive time
44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
324 (197 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Palm Springs

Moving from Palm Springs to Fayetteville is a cross-country move of roughly 2,513 road miles, heading east from California to North Carolina.

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 $8,280 to $12,320 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 44 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 324 around Fayetteville (197 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 Fayetteville.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Fayetteville about 209,120. Fayetteville is the denser city (1,406 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 North Carolina 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 Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 2,513 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,310 $4,040 $4,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,970 $6,060 $7,390
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,280 $10,100 $12,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,250 $16,160 $19,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,220 $22,220 $27,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,480–$4,920

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

Portable container

$3,260–$4,800

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

Full-service mover

$8,280–$12,320

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 Fayetteville (destination)

Wegoleball Moving Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4283574
MC
1665569
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28303 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,513 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Mmx Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2831528
MC
946172
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Omni Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
302306
MC
241642
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Piedmont Van And Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301720
MC
211535
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Merchants Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154235
MC
129323
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Terminal Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
479541
MC
251813
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Custom Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230282
MC
164025
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

US Professional Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3836891
MC
1393888
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 324 movers in Fayetteville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,310 to $4,930 for a studio, $4,970 to $7,390 for a one-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,320 for a two-bedroom, $13,250 to $19,720 for a three-bedroom and $18,220 to $27,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Palm Springs?

About 2,513 road miles (2,130 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 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 North Carolina 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 Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,480 to $4,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,260 to $4,800. 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–Fayetteville corridor.