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Farmington, NM

Palo Alto, CA → Farmington, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Palo Alto to Farmington

About 909 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 18 in Farmington.

  • 909 miroad distance
  • 16 h 22 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,810–$7,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 909 miles (770 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 22 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Farmington → Palo Alto

Moving from Palo Alto to Farmington is a long-distance move of roughly 909 road miles, heading east from California to New Mexico.

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 $4,810 to $7,160 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 16 h 22 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 18 around Farmington (10 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 Farmington.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Farmington about 46,000. Palo Alto is considerably denser (2,851 people per square mile versus 1,353), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Palo Alto to Farmington

Full-service estimate for 909 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,930 $2,350 $2,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,890 $3,520 $4,300
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,810 $5,870 $7,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,700 $9,390 $11,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,590 $12,920 $15,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,380–$1,950

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

Portable container

$1,830–$2,690

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

Full-service mover

$4,810–$7,160

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 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 Farmington (destination)

Real Mojo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407421
MC
1097825
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (505) 947-0874 Route Verify on FMCSA

Desert Wind Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: James Earnest Crawley Sr

USDOT
1547269
MC
575049
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (505) 328-1270 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Throttle Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4113688
MC
1571779
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (505) 787-1987 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mi-Box

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jumbo INC

USDOT
2197486
MC
762577
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (505) 860-4837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Somethin LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4345820
MC
1698556
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (917) 538-5809 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crazy Jjj'S Hot Shot Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1043152
MC
436625
Based in
Flora Vista, NM 87415 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (505) 486-4820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray Bradshaw Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ray Bradshaw

USDOT
602854
MC
475333
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (505) 333-7344 Route Verify on FMCSA

McAdam Service & Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1088138
Based in
Farmington, NM 87401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (505) 327-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Farmington

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,870 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,300 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,160 for a two-bedroom, $7,700 to $11,460 for a three-bedroom and $10,590 to $15,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Farmington from Palo Alto?

About 909 road miles (770 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 22 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 Palo Alto to Farmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,380 to $1,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,690. 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–Farmington corridor.