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Palm Springs, CA → New Bern, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to New Bern

About 2,638 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,500–$12,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 120 in New Bern.

  • 2,638 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,500–$12,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,638 miles (2,236 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination
120 (60 interstate)

Reverse: New Bern → Palm Springs

The route from Palm Springs, CA to New Bern, NC covers roughly 2,638 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,500 to $12,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 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 120 around New Bern (60 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 New Bern.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and New Bern about 32,000. New Bern is the denser city (1,099 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 North Carolina 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 New Bern

Full-service estimate for 2,638 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,400 $4,150 $5,060
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,100 $6,220 $7,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,500 $10,370 $12,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,600 $16,590 $20,240
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,700 $22,810 $27,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,610–$5,100

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

Portable container

$3,370–$4,960

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

Full-service mover

$8,500–$12,650

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Palm Springs, CA → New Bern, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 New Bern (destination)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2466764
MC
1128524
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (252) 633-6345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4018865
MC
1515292
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 670-3253 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d

Licensed interstate

Legal name: D&d LLC

USDOT
3979849
MC
1490637
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 571-5564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
967055
MC
414314
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (337) 351-0748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929766
MC
43363
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (404) 625-8896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951031
MC
999192
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 394-2297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4002920
MC
1504964
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 474-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2626898
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 638-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in New Bern

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palm Springs to New Bern?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,400 to $5,060 for a studio, $5,100 to $7,590 for a one-bedroom, $8,500 to $12,650 for a two-bedroom, $13,600 to $20,240 for a three-bedroom and $18,700 to $27,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bern from Palm Springs?

About 2,638 road miles (2,236 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 North Carolina 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 New Bern?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,610 to $5,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,370 to $4,960. 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–New Bern corridor.