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Palmdale, CA → Memphis, TN · Cross-country move

Movers from Palmdale to Memphis

About 1,877 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,100–$10,570, delivery in 5–10 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 534 in Memphis.

  • 1,877 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,100–$10,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,877 miles (1,591 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
534 (397 interstate)

Reverse: Memphis → Palmdale

The route from Palmdale, CA to Memphis, TN covers roughly 1,877 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,100 to $10,570 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 33 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 534 around Memphis (397 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 Memphis.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Memphis about 609,647. Memphis is the denser city (2,132 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 Tennessee than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Palmdale to Memphis

Full-service estimate for 1,877 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,840 $3,470 $4,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,260 $5,200 $6,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,100 $8,660 $10,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,370 $13,860 $16,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,630 $19,060 $23,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,680–$3,780

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,960

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

Full-service mover

$7,100–$10,570

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 Memphis (destination)

Jit-Ex

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jit - Ex LLC

USDOT
974027
MC
415618
Based in
Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
277 trucks, 340 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (901) 367-7405 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empire Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
253615
MC
179963
Based in
Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (901) 942-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Air Freight Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
182466
MC
148364
Based in
Memphis, TN 38106 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (901) 775-5007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cn Transportation Limited

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1627098
MC
600399
Based in
Memphis, TN 38109 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (901) 482-6680 Route Verify on FMCSA

Graham Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
744970
MC
382262
Based in
Nesbit, MS 38651 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (662) 449-8367 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dynavia Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4241252
MC
1642490
Based in
Memphis, TN 38109 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (833) 374-3629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nale Logistics & Expedite LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2286796
MC
781041
Based in
Memphis, TN 38118 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Route Verify on FMCSA

Mid South Food Bank

Interstate carrier
USDOT
505050
Based in
Memphis, TN 38116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (901) 373-0437 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 534 movers in Memphis

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,570 for a two-bedroom, $11,370 to $16,910 for a three-bedroom and $15,630 to $23,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Memphis from Palmdale?

About 1,877 road miles (1,591 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Tennessee 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 Memphis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,960. 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–Memphis corridor.