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Cedar Rapids, IA

Palmdale, CA → Cedar Rapids, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palmdale to Cedar Rapids

About 1,786 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,880–$10,240, delivery in 5–10 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.

  • 1,786 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,880–$10,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,786 miles (1,514 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
96 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Cedar Rapids → Palmdale

Cedar Rapids sits about 1,786 miles northeast of Palmdale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Iowa 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 $6,880 to $10,240 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 31 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 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. The two cities have comparable density (1,597 and 1,910 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids

Full-service estimate for 1,786 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,750 $3,360 $4,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,130 $5,040 $6,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,880 $8,390 $10,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,010 $13,430 $16,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,140 $18,470 $22,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,440

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

Portable container

$2,610–$3,840

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

Full-service mover

$6,880–$10,240

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 Cedar Rapids (destination)

Crst The Transportation Solution INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Crst Expedited INC

USDOT
53773
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,362 trucks, 4,082 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 396-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Side Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
165881
MC
160875
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3,127 trucks, 566 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 390-4466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maher Bros Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87390
MC
45591
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 397-1296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Berns Moving INC

USDOT
2335297
MC
797856
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (319) 362-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kac Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327728
MC
1059946
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (319) 693-9043 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Glove Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC

USDOT
4572249
MC
1820278
Based in
Marion, IA 52302 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 393-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Porter Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2427654
MC
876222
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (319) 560-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allebach Hauling Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3495753
MC
1152036
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (319) 777-9705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Cedar Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Cedar Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,750 to $4,100 for a studio, $4,130 to $6,140 for a one-bedroom, $6,880 to $10,240 for a two-bedroom, $11,010 to $16,380 for a three-bedroom and $15,140 to $22,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cedar Rapids from Palmdale?

About 1,786 road miles (1,514 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,840. 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–Cedar Rapids corridor.