Palm Springs, CA → Milwaukee, WI · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Milwaukee

About 1,963 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,320–$10,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 604 in Milwaukee.

1,963 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,320–$10,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palm Springs, California
To: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 1,963 miles (1,663 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 604 (360 interstate)

Reverse: Milwaukee → Palm Springs

Moving from Palm Springs to Milwaukee is a cross-country move of roughly 1,963 road miles, heading northeast from California to Wisconsin.

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 $7,320 to $10,890 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 34 hours (4 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 604 around Milwaukee (360 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 Milwaukee.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Milwaukee about 562,407. Milwaukee is the denser city (6,000 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 Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee

Full-service estimate for 1,963 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,930	$3,570	$4,360
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,390	$5,360	$6,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,320	$8,930	$10,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,710	$14,280	$17,420
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,100	$19,640	$23,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,770–$3,910

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

Portable container

$2,770–$4,080

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

Full-service mover

$7,320–$10,890

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 Milwaukee (destination)

Mc Rae'S U S Mail Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 484946
MC: 689891
Based in: West Allis, WI 53227 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 307 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (414) 386-8991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tax Airfreight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 153935
MC: 164888
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 180 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (414) 769-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Schroeder Moving Systems Of Milwaukee INC

USDOT: 512549
MC: 240916
Based in: New Berlin, WI 53151 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (262) 446-4719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tnt Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2986605
MC: 16916
Based in: Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (414) 235-9204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Star Line Trucking Or Star Line

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Star Line Trucking Corporation

USDOT: 46587
MC: 124383
Based in: New Berlin, WI 53146 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (262) 786-8280 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: North Express LLC

USDOT: 2054977
MC: 719609
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53207 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 325-2911 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Ram Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2057147
MC: 729143
Based in: Milwaukee, WI 53221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 529-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pc Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Carrier Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2013895
MC: 807165
Based in: Oak Creek, WI 53154 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (414) 856-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 604 movers in Milwaukee

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Milwaukee accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,930 to $4,360 for a studio, $4,390 to $6,530 for a one-bedroom, $7,320 to $10,890 for a two-bedroom, $11,710 to $17,420 for a three-bedroom and $16,100 to $23,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Milwaukee from Palm Springs?

About 1,963 road miles (1,663 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 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 Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,770 to $3,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,770 to $4,080. 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–Milwaukee corridor.