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Palo Alto, CA → Norwalk, CT · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to Norwalk

About 3,051 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,850–$14,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 395 in Norwalk.

  • 3,051 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,850–$14,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,051 miles (2,586 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
395 (163 interstate)

Reverse: Norwalk → Palo Alto

Moving from Palo Alto to Norwalk is a cross-country move of roughly 3,051 road miles, heading east from California to Connecticut.

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 $9,850 to $14,650 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 53 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 395 around Norwalk (163 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 Norwalk.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Norwalk about 92,000. Norwalk is the denser city (3,984 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 Connecticut 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 Norwalk

Full-service estimate for 3,051 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,910 $7,210 $8,790
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,850 $12,010 $14,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,760 $19,220 $23,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,670 $26,420 $32,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,190–$5,910

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

Portable container

$3,740–$5,500

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

Full-service mover

$9,850–$14,650

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 Norwalk (destination)

Dhl Global Forwarding

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Air Express International USA INC

USDOT
74167
MC
193047
Based in
Darien, CT 06820 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
102 trucks, 181 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (305) 302-3989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Randys Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3187974
MC
132644
Based in
Huntington, NY 11743 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
36 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (516) 698-3523 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ccc Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3438792
MC
1116274
Based in
Bridgeport, CT 06604 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
31 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (860) 839-3389 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Junkluggers And Luggers Moving & Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Junkluggers LLC

USDOT
1867983
MC
934353
Based in
Stamford, CT 06902 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
18 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (203) 580-4829 Route Verify on FMCSA

J B And Franks Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J B Moving Services INC

USDOT
517785
MC
196878
Based in
Stamford, CT 06902 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (203) 602-7979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intense Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2204625
MC
722908
Based in
Stamford, CT 06905 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (203) 274-6554 Route Verify on FMCSA

Doran Brothers Moving & Self Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Narod INC

USDOT
710236
MC
358983
Based in
Stamford, CT 06902 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (203) 328-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC

USDOT
3086533
MC
23808
Based in
Norwalk, CT 06854 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (203) 831-9300 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Norwalk

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,940 to $5,860 for a studio, $5,910 to $8,790 for a one-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,650 for a two-bedroom, $15,760 to $23,450 for a three-bedroom and $21,670 to $32,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Norwalk from Palo Alto?

About 3,051 road miles (2,586 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Connecticut 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 Norwalk?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,190 to $5,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,740 to $5,500. 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–Norwalk corridor.