Hayward, CA

Palm Springs, CA → Hayward, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Palm Springs to Hayward

About 482 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,150–$6,170, delivery in 1–3 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 754 in Hayward.

  • 482 miroad distance
  • 9 h 1 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $4,150–$6,1702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 482 miles (409 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 1 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
754 (242 interstate)

Reverse: Hayward → Palm Springs

The route from Palm Springs, CA to Hayward, CA covers roughly 482 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $4,150 to $6,170 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 1 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 754 around Hayward (242 interstate). For an in-state 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 Hayward.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Hayward about 157,113. Hayward is the denser city (3,558 people per square mile versus 471 in Palm Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Palm Springs to Hayward

Full-service estimate for 482 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,660 $2,020 $2,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,490 $3,030 $3,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,150 $5,060 $6,170
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,640 $8,090 $9,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,120 $11,130 $13,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

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

Full-service mover

$4,150–$6,170

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 Hayward (destination)

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166104
MC
509402
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Nor-Cal Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1844592
MC
670818
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ontrack Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2551548
MC
889001
Based in
Hayward, CA 94545 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 754 movers in Hayward

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,700 for a one-bedroom, $4,150 to $6,170 for a two-bedroom, $6,640 to $9,870 for a three-bedroom and $9,120 to $13,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hayward from Palm Springs?

About 482 road miles (409 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Palm Springs and Hayward are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Palm Springs to Hayward?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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–Hayward corridor.