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Palmdale, CA → Baton Rouge, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palmdale to Baton Rouge

About 1,879 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,040–$10,480, delivery in 5–10 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 196 in Baton Rouge.

  • 1,879 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,040–$10,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,879 miles (1,592 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
196 (102 interstate)

Reverse: Baton Rouge → Palmdale

The route from Palmdale, CA to Baton Rouge, LA covers roughly 1,879 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 $7,040 to $10,480 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Palmdale side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 196 around Baton Rouge (102 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 Baton Rouge.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Baton Rouge about 222,795. Baton Rouge is the denser city (2,636 people per square mile versus 1,597 in Palmdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana 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 Palmdale to Baton Rouge

Full-service estimate for 1,879 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,230 $5,150 $6,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,040 $8,590 $10,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,270 $13,740 $16,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,490 $18,900 $23,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,680–$3,780

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,970

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

Full-service mover

$7,040–$10,480

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 Palmdale (origin)

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4384395
MC
1719247
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Here LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3956591
MC
1474260
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (661) 350-0674 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Trucks INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
746806
MC
268822
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (626) 303-6200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Track Express LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4548721
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (818) 399-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Valley Refrigerating Company

USDOT
34380
MC
133696
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (661) 947-4121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT
3148907
MC
103731
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT
4216491
MC
1639401
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT
2951860
MC
1555690
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Palmdale

Near Baton Rouge (destination)

Ferrara Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1972988
MC
698068
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (225) 757-5268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
348258
MC
652592
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (225) 444-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derashnie Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1209842
MC
481164
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
64 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (225) 346-6760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosco Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532960
MC
1176827
Based in
Port Allen, LA 70767 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (225) 228-2773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double F Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1447929
MC
547179
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (225) 408-3558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hwj Legacy LLC

USDOT
2147737
MC
746991
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb3 Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4209169
MC
1628424
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 268-9184 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Baton Rouge LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1980694
MC
701686
Based in
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 196 movers in Baton Rouge

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Baton Rouge?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,190 for a studio, $4,230 to $6,290 for a one-bedroom, $7,040 to $10,480 for a two-bedroom, $11,270 to $16,770 for a three-bedroom and $15,490 to $23,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Baton Rouge from Palmdale?

About 1,879 road miles (1,592 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Louisiana 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 Palmdale to Baton Rouge?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,970. 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 Palmdale–Baton Rouge corridor.