Palm Springs, CA → Portland, ME · Cross-country move

Movers from Palm Springs to Portland

About 3,014 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,370–$13,940, delivery in 7–14 days, 74 carriers on the Palm Springs side and 113 in Portland.

3,014 miroad distance
52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,370–$13,9402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palm Springs, California
To: Portland, Maine
Road distance: ≈ 3,014 miles (2,554 straight-line)
Drive time: 52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 74 (33 interstate)
Movers at destination: 113 (63 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Palm Springs

Portland sits about 3,014 miles northeast of Palm Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Maine 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 $9,370 to $13,940 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 52 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 113 around Portland (63 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 Portland.

Palm Springs has a population of about 45,000 and Portland about 69,000. Portland is the denser city (3,176 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 Maine 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 Portland

Full-service estimate for 3,014 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,750	$4,570	$5,570
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,620	$6,850	$8,360
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,370	$11,420	$13,940
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,990	$18,280	$22,300
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,610	$25,130	$30,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,150–$5,850

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

Portable container

$3,710–$5,460

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

Full-service mover

$9,370–$13,940

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 Portland (destination)

Sysco Northern New England INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 284941
MC: 1099777
Based in: Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (207) 871-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dump Guy LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2421539
MC: 1270956
Based in: Scarborough, ME 04074 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (207) 450-5858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bisson Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 9153
MC: 237741
Based in: Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (207) 514-1060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son

USDOT: 51022
MC: 38092
Based in: Portland, ME 04101 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (207) 775-5876 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smart Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3486792
MC: 1146232
Based in: Gorham, ME 04038 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (833) 737-6278 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & B Towinggateway Auto LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 859406
MC: 383664
Based in: Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (207) 772-4236 Route Verify on FMCSA

Local Muscle LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2162841
MC: 822854
Based in: Portland, ME 04103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (207) 370-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC

USDOT: 2926493
MC: 987632
Based in: Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (207) 835-8440 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Portland

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 Portland 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 Portland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,750 to $5,570 for a studio, $5,620 to $8,360 for a one-bedroom, $9,370 to $13,940 for a two-bedroom, $14,990 to $22,300 for a three-bedroom and $20,610 to $30,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Palm Springs?

About 3,014 road miles (2,554 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 Maine 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 Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,150 to $5,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,710 to $5,460. 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–Portland corridor.