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Palo Alto, CA → Plymouth, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to Plymouth

About 3,203 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,480–$15,590, delivery in 7–14 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 37 in Plymouth.

  • 3,203 miroad distance
  • 55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,480–$15,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,203 miles (2,714 straight-line)
Drive time
55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
37 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Plymouth → Palo Alto

Moving from Palo Alto to Plymouth is a cross-country move of roughly 3,203 road miles, heading northeast from California to Massachusetts.

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 $10,480 to $15,590 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 55 hours (7 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 37 around Plymouth (21 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 Plymouth.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Plymouth about 65,000. Plymouth is the denser city (27,353 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.

Cost of moving from Palo Alto to Plymouth

Full-service estimate for 3,203 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,190 $5,110 $6,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,290 $7,660 $9,350
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,480 $12,770 $15,590
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,760 $20,440 $24,940
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $23,050 $28,100 $34,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,490–$6,340

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

Portable container

$3,880–$5,700

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

Full-service mover

$10,480–$15,590

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

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

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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 Plymouth (destination)

Sysco Boston LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
49541
MC
1099731
Based in
Plympton, MA 02367 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
234 trucks, 257 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (781) 422-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

C C Construction INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
402399
Based in
Plymouth, MA 02360 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (508) 398-1811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
813744
MC
406241
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1108840
MC
456026
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Perry'S Transit

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: John Perry

USDOT
2069425
MC
723392
Based in
Carver, MA 02330 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (781) 724-7172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nichols Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
436103
MC
223136
Based in
Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (508) 947-7347 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burkhardt Bros INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
148684
MC
3844
Based in
Marshfield, MA 02050 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (781) 337-0144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whitehall Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roger Lee Hall

USDOT
801850
MC
313832
Based in
Middleboro, MA 02346 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (774) 213-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Plymouth

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,190 to $6,230 for a studio, $6,290 to $9,350 for a one-bedroom, $10,480 to $15,590 for a two-bedroom, $16,760 to $24,940 for a three-bedroom and $23,050 to $34,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Plymouth from Palo Alto?

About 3,203 road miles (2,714 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 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 Massachusetts 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 Plymouth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,490 to $6,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,880 to $5,700. 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–Plymouth corridor.