Lansing, MI

Palm Springs, CA → Lansing, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Lansing

About 2,157 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,660–$11,400, delivery in 5–10 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 152 in Lansing.

  • 2,157 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,660–$11,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,157 miles (1,828 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
152 (54 interstate)

Reverse: Lansing → Palm Springs

Lansing sits about 2,157 miles northeast of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Michigan 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 $7,660 to $11,400 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 37 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 152 around Lansing (54 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 Lansing.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Lansing about 113,884. Lansing is the denser city (2,881 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 Michigan 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 Lansing

Full-service estimate for 2,157 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,060 $3,740 $4,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,600 $5,600 $6,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,660 $9,340 $11,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,250 $14,940 $18,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,850 $20,550 $25,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,970–$4,190

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

Portable container

$2,950–$4,330

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

Full-service mover

$7,660–$11,400

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 Lansing (destination)

Primetime Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4220939
MC
1631477
Based in
Okemos, MI 48864 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Pat Reilly Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1399146
MC
680382
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Janmac Expedited Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1196471
MC
477269
Based in
Lansing, MI 48917 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpha Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2117524
MC
738163
Based in
Williamston, MI 48895 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck Of Greater Lansing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
652129
Based in
Lansing, MI 48911 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sunrise K Ic Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2535712
MC
881706
Based in
Lansing, MI 48906 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Kingsley Moving Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1890987
MC
682343
Based in
Lansing, MI 48912 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Blue Springs Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4292165
MC
1670295
Based in
Lansing, MI 48910 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 152 movers in Lansing

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,060 to $4,560 for a studio, $4,600 to $6,840 for a one-bedroom, $7,660 to $11,400 for a two-bedroom, $12,250 to $18,230 for a three-bedroom and $16,850 to $25,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lansing from Palm Springs?

About 2,157 road miles (1,828 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 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 Michigan 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 Lansing?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,970 to $4,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,950 to $4,330. 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–Lansing corridor.