Palmdale, CA → Jackson, WY · Long-distance move

Movers from Palmdale to Jackson

About 859 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 18 in Jackson.

859 miroad distance
15 h 31 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,760–$7,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Jackson, Wyoming
Road distance: ≈ 859 miles (728 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 31 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 18 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Jackson → Palmdale

Jackson sits about 859 miles northeast of Palmdale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Wyoming that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,760 to $7,090 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 15 h 31 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 Jackson (13 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 Jackson.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Jackson about 11,000. Jackson is the denser city (3,634 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 Wyoming than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Palmdale to Jackson

Full-service estimate for 859 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,910	$2,320	$2,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,860	$3,490	$4,250
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,760	$5,810	$7,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,620	$9,300	$11,340
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,480	$12,780	$15,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,180–$1,670

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,630

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

Full-service mover

$4,760–$7,090

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 Jackson (destination)

Duffel Donkey LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2638601
MC: 899603
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (307) 203-0747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Teton Movers LLC

USDOT: 3865827
MC: 1413762
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (307) 413-8544 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Diamond Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gw Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 4505045
MC: 426990
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (307) 739-8553 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1283332
MC: 620946
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (307) 733-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Art Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2973688
MC: 783146
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (307) 413-3312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crate N' Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2211559
MC: 769598
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (307) 733-1369 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guilty Dog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erbe & Huyffer INC

USDOT: 2574543
MC: 900284
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (307) 690-3002 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Lift Things LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3741616
MC: 1324713
Based in: Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (307) 690-6704 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,090 for a two-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,340 for a three-bedroom and $10,480 to $15,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jackson from Palmdale?

About 859 road miles (728 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 31 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 Wyoming 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 Jackson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,180 to $1,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,630. 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–Jackson corridor.