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Palm Springs, CA → Fort Wayne, IN · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Fort Wayne

About 2,104 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,460–$11,100, delivery in 5–10 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 197 in Fort Wayne.

  • 2,104 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,460–$11,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,104 miles (1,783 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
197 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Wayne → Palm Springs

Fort Wayne sits about 2,104 miles northeast of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Indiana that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $7,460 to $11,100 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 36 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 197 around Fort Wayne (147 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 Fort Wayne.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Fort Wayne about 275,203. Fort Wayne is the denser city (2,384 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 Indiana 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 Fort Wayne

Full-service estimate for 2,104 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,990 $3,640 $4,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,480 $5,460 $6,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,460 $9,100 $11,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,940 $14,560 $17,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,420 $20,030 $24,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,910–$4,110

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

Portable container

$2,900–$4,260

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

Full-service mover

$7,460–$11,100

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 Fort Wayne (destination)

North American Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: North American Van Lines INC

USDOT
70851
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,333 trucks, 1,357 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (260) 429-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allied Van Lines INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
76235
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,056 trucks, 1,944 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (260) 429-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Machine And Cargo Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jibs Express

USDOT
4572743
MC
1819133
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46806 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88,001 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (260) 267-4993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jat Of Fort Wayne INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261423
MC
163876
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 109 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (260) 482-8447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Krystal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1998214
MC
705820
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
101 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (586) 329-4318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kaufman Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
354774
MC
280138
Based in
Grabill, IN 46741 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (260) 750-5040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Balkan Xpedited INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2454881
MC
847694
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (260) 442-8155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Eagle Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Blue Eagle Towing LLC

USDOT
1226040
MC
793371
Based in
Ft Wayne, IN 46803 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (260) 489-3701 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 197 movers in Fort Wayne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to Fort Wayne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,990 to $4,440 for a studio, $4,480 to $6,660 for a one-bedroom, $7,460 to $11,100 for a two-bedroom, $11,940 to $17,770 for a three-bedroom and $16,420 to $24,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Wayne from Palm Springs?

About 2,104 road miles (1,783 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Indiana 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 Fort Wayne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,910 to $4,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,900 to $4,260. 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–Fort Wayne corridor.