Palo Alto, CA → Logan, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Palo Alto to Logan

About 737 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,510–$6,700, delivery in 2–5 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 57 in Logan.

737 miroad distance
13 h 24 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,510–$6,7002-bedroom estimate

Photo: UtahStizzle · Public domain

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Palo Alto, California
To: Logan, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 737 miles (625 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 24 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (41 interstate)

Reverse: Logan → Palo Alto

The route from Palo Alto, CA to Logan, UT covers roughly 737 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,510 to $6,700 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 13 h 24 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 57 around Logan (41 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 Logan.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Logan about 55,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,851 and 2,924 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Utah 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 Logan

Full-service estimate for 737 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,800	$2,200	$2,680
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,700	$3,300	$4,020
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,510	$5,500	$6,700
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,210	$8,790	$10,730
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,910	$12,090	$14,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,060–$1,490

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

Portable container

$1,680–$2,470

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

Full-service mover

$4,510–$6,700

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Palo Alto, CA → Logan, UT. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Logan (destination)

Jm Mechanical

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jm Mechanical LLC

USDOT: 848815
MC: 514976
Based in: N Logan, UT 84341 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (435) 563-6267 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chase Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1028117
MC: 443021
Based in: Wellsville, UT 84339 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (801) 512-5232 Route Verify on FMCSA

M2m Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2537069
MC: 882339
Based in: Collinston, UT 84306 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (801) 791-0347 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ibec Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2337572
MC: 26754
Based in: Richmond, UT 84333 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (435) 258-5627 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bio Mineral Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2552719
MC: 188326
Based in: Providence, UT 84332 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (801) 577-4828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Rock Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3731062
MC: 1317082
Based in: Logan, UT 84321 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (435) 374-8879 Route Verify on FMCSA

Curtis Murray Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1482095
MC: 646068
Based in: Wellsville, UT 84339 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (435) 554-5213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Martinez Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Carlos Martinez

USDOT: 1034190
MC: 653064
Based in: Providence, UT 84332 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (435) 760-3740 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Logan

Related routes

Other destinations from Palo Alto

Other origins to Logan

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,680 for a studio, $2,700 to $4,020 for a one-bedroom, $4,510 to $6,700 for a two-bedroom, $7,210 to $10,730 for a three-bedroom and $9,910 to $14,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Logan from Palo Alto?

About 737 road miles (625 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 24 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 Utah 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 Logan?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,060 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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–Logan corridor.