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Palo Alto, CA → Shreveport, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to Shreveport

About 1,929 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,130–$10,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 81 in Shreveport.

  • 1,929 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,130–$10,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,929 miles (1,635 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Shreveport → Palo Alto

The route from Palo Alto, CA to Shreveport, LA covers roughly 1,929 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,130 to $10,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 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 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. Palo Alto is considerably denser (2,851 people per square mile versus 1,740), 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 Louisiana 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 Shreveport

Full-service estimate for 1,929 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,850 $3,480 $4,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,280 $5,220 $6,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,130 $8,690 $10,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,410 $13,910 $16,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,680 $19,130 $23,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,730–$3,860

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

Portable container

$2,740–$4,030

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

Full-service mover

$7,130–$10,610

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 Shreveport (destination)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Multi Merchants INC

USDOT
329976
MC
214531
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (318) 424-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
531994
MC
377432
Based in
Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (318) 938-7489 Route Verify on FMCSA

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC

USDOT
4709194
MC
78051792
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (318) 250-7575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3017195
MC
32377
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (318) 525-6114 Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3172857
MC
1345099
Based in
Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (318) 891-1080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2124241
MC
826909
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (318) 549-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6061387
MC
56780556
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (469) 479-6685 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3412395
MC
1702771
Based in
Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (318) 465-4270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Shreveport

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,850 to $4,240 for a studio, $4,280 to $6,360 for a one-bedroom, $7,130 to $10,610 for a two-bedroom, $11,410 to $16,970 for a three-bedroom and $15,680 to $23,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Shreveport from Palo Alto?

About 1,929 road miles (1,635 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Louisiana 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 Shreveport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,730 to $3,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,740 to $4,030. 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–Shreveport corridor.