Palmdale, CA → Farmington, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Palmdale to Farmington

About 680 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,190–$6,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 18 in Farmington.

680 miroad distance
12 h 25 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,190–$6,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Farmington, New Mexico
Road distance: ≈ 680 miles (576 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 25 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 18 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Farmington → Palmdale

The route from Palmdale, CA to Farmington, NM covers roughly 680 miles by road, a east-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 $4,190 to $6,240 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 12 h 25 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 18 around Farmington (10 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 Farmington.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Farmington about 46,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,597 and 1,353 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico 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 Farmington

Full-service estimate for 680 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,680	$2,050	$2,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,520	$3,070	$3,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,190	$5,110	$6,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,710	$8,180	$9,980
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,220	$11,250	$13,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$4,190–$6,240

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 Farmington (destination)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3407421
MC: 1097825
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (505) 947-0874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James Earnest Crawley Sr

USDOT: 1547269
MC: 575049
Based in: Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (505) 328-1270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4113688
MC: 1571779
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (505) 787-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jumbo INC

USDOT: 2197486
MC: 762577
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (505) 860-4837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4345820
MC: 1698556
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (917) 538-5809 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1043152
MC: 436625
Based in: Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (505) 486-4820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ray Bradshaw

USDOT: 602854
MC: 475333
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (505) 333-7344 Route Verify on FMCSA

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1088138
Based in: Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (505) 327-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Farmington

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Farmington if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,240 for a two-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,980 for a three-bedroom and $9,220 to $13,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Farmington from Palmdale?

About 680 road miles (576 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 25 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 New Mexico 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 Farmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,390. 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–Farmington corridor.