Palo Alto, CA → Eugene, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Palo Alto to Eugene

About 546 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,070–$6,060, delivery in 2–5 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 49 in Eugene.

546 miroad distance
10 h 7 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,070–$6,0602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palo Alto, California
To: Eugene, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 546 miles (463 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 7 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination: 49 (25 interstate)

Reverse: Eugene → Palo Alto

Moving from Palo Alto to Eugene is a long-distance move of roughly 546 road miles, heading north from California to Oregon.

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 $4,070 to $6,060 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 10 h 7 min.

On the Palo Alto side there are 233 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 49 around Eugene (25 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 Eugene.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Eugene about 178,618. Eugene is the denser city (3,997 people per square mile versus 2,851 in Palo Alto), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon 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 Palo Alto to Eugene

Full-service estimate for 546 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,630	$1,990	$2,420
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,440	$2,980	$3,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,070	$4,970	$6,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,520	$7,950	$9,700
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,960	$10,930	$13,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$860–$1,220

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

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

Full-service mover

$4,070–$6,060

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Palo Alto (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3389468
MC: 1089109
Based in: San Jose, CA 95126 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3251388
MC: 1023623
Based in: Fremont, CA 94538 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2970
MC: 138953
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3488549
MC: 1147342
Based in: Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT: 2974713
MC: 10809
Based in: San Jose, CA 95131 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT: 1464935
MC: 553377
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3247717
MC: 1021407
Based in: Santa Clara, CA 95050 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (510) 359-9498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mav Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4340425
MC: 77787146
Based in: Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (510) 456-5745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 233 movers in Palo Alto

Near Eugene (destination)

Thomas & Son Distributors

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Arnold J Thomas & Son INC

USDOT: 61163
MC: 152430
Based in: Springfield, OR 97478 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 98 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (541) 808-3746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fateh Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3086782
MC: 69673
Based in: Eugene, OR 97402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (541) 913-0208 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lanz Cabinet Shop INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 495349
MC: 23920
Based in: Eugene, OR 97402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (541) 485-4050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cross Town Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cross Town Movers INC

USDOT: 985339
MC: 227345
Based in: Eugene, OR 97402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (541) 683-5211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Active Transfer INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 249136
MC: 308761
Based in: Eugene, OR 97402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (541) 688-5801 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emerald Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1313831
MC: 662724
Based in: Eugene, OR 97402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (541) 343-6155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skinny Wimp Moving Of Eugene

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wolf Brothers Entertainment LLC

USDOT: 3270761
MC: 1493277
Based in: Eugene, OR 97402 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (541) 531-3634 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rapid Delivery Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael A Swaim

USDOT: 2102557
MC: 28863
Based in: Creswell, OR 97426 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 49 movers in Eugene

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palo Alto to Eugene?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,640 for a one-bedroom, $4,070 to $6,060 for a two-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,700 for a three-bedroom and $8,960 to $13,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eugene from Palo Alto?

About 546 road miles (463 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 7 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 Oregon 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 Palo Alto to Eugene?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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 Palo Alto–Eugene corridor.