Palmdale, CA → Fishers, IN · Cross-country move

Movers from Palmdale to Fishers

About 2,118 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,140, delivery in 5–10 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 345 in Fishers.

2,118 miroad distance
37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,490–$11,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Fishers, Indiana
Road distance: ≈ 2,118 miles (1,795 straight-line)
Drive time: 37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 345 (225 interstate)

Reverse: Fishers → Palmdale

Fishers sits about 2,118 miles east of Palmdale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Indiana 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 $7,490 to $11,140 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 37 hours (5 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 345 around Fishers (225 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 Fishers.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Fishers about 104,812. Fishers is the denser city (2,780 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 Indiana 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 Fishers

Full-service estimate for 2,118 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,000	$3,650	$4,460
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,490	$5,480	$6,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,490	$9,130	$11,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,980	$14,610	$17,830
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,470	$20,090	$24,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,930–$4,130

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

Portable container

$2,910–$4,280

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

Full-service mover

$7,490–$11,140

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

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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 Fishers (destination)

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wheaton Van Lines INC

USDOT: 70719
MC: 87113
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46250 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 767 trucks, 937 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (317) 849-7900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ktl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ktl INC

USDOT: 2352168
MC: 805371
Based in: Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (317) 565-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joyce Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 247771
MC: 169755
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 87 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (317) 788-9210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fastmover Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3701508
MC: 1295347
Based in: Fishers, IN 46038 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (609) 854-0397 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manila Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2516438
MC: 873157
Based in: Carmel, IN 46032 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (559) 558-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Carrier

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delta Carriers INC

USDOT: 2201595
MC: 1117547
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46218 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (877) 374-0304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Planes Moving And Storage Of Indianapolis INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1415648
MC: 551348
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 56 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (317) 895-1444 Route Verify on FMCSA

P W D Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2267316
MC: 774100
Based in: Indianapolis, IN 46219 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (317) 803-3792 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 345 movers in Fishers

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,490 to $6,680 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,140 for a two-bedroom, $11,980 to $17,830 for a three-bedroom and $16,470 to $24,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fishers from Palmdale?

About 2,118 road miles (1,795 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 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 Indiana 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 Fishers?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,930 to $4,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,910 to $4,280. 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–Fishers corridor.