Las Cruces, NM

Palm Springs, CA → Las Cruces, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Palm Springs to Las Cruces

About 677 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,180–$6,230, delivery in 2–5 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 27 in Las Cruces.

  • 677 miroad distance
  • 12 h 22 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,180–$6,2302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 677 miles (573 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 22 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Las Cruces → Palm Springs

Las Cruces sits about 677 miles east of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New Mexico that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,180 to $6,230 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 12 h 22 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 27 around Las Cruces (21 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 Las Cruces.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Las Cruces about 116,978. Las Cruces is the denser city (1,448 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 Las Cruces

Full-service estimate for 677 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,670 $2,040 $2,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,180 $5,100 $6,230
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,700 $8,170 $9,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,210 $11,230 $13,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$4,180–$6,230

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

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 Las Cruces (destination)

Mesilla Valley Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
270179
MC
186190
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88007 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,650 trucks, 2,033 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

G Sandoval Construction INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1191115
MC
1058687
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

To Be Determined - Tbd

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4524673
MC
1793226
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
9 trucks
USDOT registered
2026

D K E LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1590985
MC
588762
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88005 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Ready Set Go Moving & Van Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2573469
MC
899783
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Voyage Moving LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2902870
MC
20175
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Delgado'S Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1258541
Based in
Mesilla Park, NM 88047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Mtrk Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4396881
MC
1731489
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 27 movers in Las Cruces

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to Las Cruces?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,230 for a two-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,960 for a three-bedroom and $9,210 to $13,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Las Cruces from Palm Springs?

About 677 road miles (573 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 22 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 Las Cruces?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,390. 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–Las Cruces corridor.