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Palo Alto, CA → Jacksonville, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to Jacksonville

About 2,779 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,950–$13,310, delivery in 7–14 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 745 in Jacksonville.

  • 2,779 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,950–$13,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,779 miles (2,355 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
745 (398 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Palo Alto

Moving from Palo Alto to Jacksonville is a cross-country move of roughly 2,779 road miles, heading east from California to Florida.

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 $8,950 to $13,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).

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 745 around Jacksonville (398 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 Jacksonville.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Palo Alto is considerably denser (2,851 people per square mile versus 1,271), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Palo Alto to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,779 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,580 $4,360 $5,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,370 $6,550 $7,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,950 $10,910 $13,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,310 $17,460 $21,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,680 $24,000 $29,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,910–$5,510

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

Portable container

$3,500–$5,150

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

Full-service mover

$8,950–$13,310

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 Jacksonville (destination)

Customized Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC

USDOT
1938017
MC
691357
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
244 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Workplace Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT
3527089
MC
1172814
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32207 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
193 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aqua Gulf Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC

USDOT
860442
MC
335087
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
121 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (800) 745-1225 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Coast Imdl Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC

USDOT
304746
MC
177875
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fr8 Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2407155
MC
828211
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (904) 337-0389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rms Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1872248
MC
676209
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32205 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (866) 237-9004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yk Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087173
MC
728376
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (904) 374-6517 Route Verify on FMCSA

1st Coast Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
794760
MC
551868
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (904) 328-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 745 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,580 to $5,320 for a studio, $5,370 to $7,990 for a one-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,310 for a two-bedroom, $14,310 to $21,300 for a three-bedroom and $19,680 to $29,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Palo Alto?

About 2,779 road miles (2,355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Florida 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 Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,910 to $5,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,500 to $5,150. 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–Jacksonville corridor.