Palmdale, CA → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Palmdale to Santa Fe

About 813 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,550–$6,780, delivery in 2–5 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 25 in Santa Fe.

813 miroad distance
14 h 43 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,550–$6,7802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Road distance: ≈ 813 miles (689 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 43 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Palmdale

Santa Fe sits about 813 miles east of Palmdale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New Mexico 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 $4,550 to $6,780 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 14 h 43 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 25 around Santa Fe (11 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 Santa Fe.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Santa Fe about 90,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,597 and 1,675 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 Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 813 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,820	$2,220	$2,710
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,730	$3,330	$4,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,550	$5,550	$6,780
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,290	$8,890	$10,840
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,020	$12,220	$14,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,140–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,750–$2,570

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

Full-service mover

$4,550–$6,780

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 Santa Fe (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Santa Fe LLC

USDOT: 3240298
MC: 1017620
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (505) 702-4735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC

USDOT: 3942498
MC: 1464643
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (505) 471-3434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC

USDOT: 496334
MC: 256060
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (505) 473-3576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Art Handlers LTD

USDOT: 295148
MC: 283301
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (505) 982-0228 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon

USDOT: 2475716
MC: 856379
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (615) 389-3543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3782449
MC: 1354533
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (505) 204-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Frank Gonzales

USDOT: 626351
MC: 330221
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (505) 470-4296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Donald R Wilson

USDOT: 1195329
Based in: Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (505) 471-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Santa Fe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,820 to $2,710 for a studio, $2,730 to $4,070 for a one-bedroom, $4,550 to $6,780 for a two-bedroom, $7,290 to $10,840 for a three-bedroom and $10,020 to $14,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Palmdale?

About 813 road miles (689 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 43 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 Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,140 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,750 to $2,570. 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–Santa Fe corridor.