Palmdale, CA → Bend, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Palmdale to Bend

About 798 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,800–$7,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 51 in Bend.

798 miroad distance
14 h 28 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,800–$7,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Bend, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 798 miles (676 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 28 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 51 (27 interstate)

Reverse: Bend → Palmdale

The route from Palmdale, CA to Bend, OR covers roughly 798 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,800 to $7,140 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 14 h 28 min.

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 51 around Bend (27 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 Bend.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Bend about 107,342. Bend is the denser city (2,952 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 Oregon 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 Bend

Full-service estimate for 798 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,920	$2,340	$2,860
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,880	$3,510	$4,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,800	$5,860	$7,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,680	$9,370	$11,430
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,560	$12,880	$15,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,580

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,550

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

Full-service mover

$4,800–$7,140

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

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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 Bend (destination)

Prestige Moving & Storagebend INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cascade Moving & Storage INC

USDOT: 1763361
MC: 644479
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (541) 383-3362 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Morgan W Parker LLC

USDOT: 2814562
MC: 106973
Based in: Bend, OR 97701 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (218) 779-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Move Movers Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3592710
MC: 1217482
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (541) 410-4889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ger-Bear LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3562205
MC: 1253823
Based in: Bend, OR 97701 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (707) 498-8622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Live Junkless

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Live Junkless LLC

USDOT: 4230476
MC: 1636643
Based in: Bend, OR 97703 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (541) 550-1240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prestige Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 620780
MC: 482315
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (503) 550-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northland Furniture Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Genesis Acquisition Company LLC

USDOT: 3406851
MC: 1097552
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (541) 389-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jsm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4109253
MC: 1615508
Based in: Bend, OR 97702 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (541) 419-4446 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Bend

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Bend?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,880 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,140 for a two-bedroom, $7,680 to $11,430 for a three-bedroom and $10,560 to $15,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bend from Palmdale?

About 798 road miles (676 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 28 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 Oregon 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 Bend?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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–Bend corridor.