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South Fulton, GA

Palo Alto, CA → South Fulton, GA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to South Fulton

About 2,495 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,290–$12,330, delivery in 7–14 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 1,228 in South Fulton.

  • 2,495 miroad distance
  • 43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,290–$12,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,495 miles (2,114 straight-line)
Drive time
43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,228 (556 interstate)

Reverse: South Fulton → Palo Alto

The route from Palo Alto, CA to South Fulton, GA covers roughly 2,495 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 $8,290 to $12,330 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 43 hours (5 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 1,228 around South Fulton (556 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 South Fulton.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and South Fulton about 112,820. Palo Alto is considerably denser (2,851 people per square mile versus 1,261), 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 Georgia 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 South Fulton

Full-service estimate for 2,495 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,320 $4,040 $4,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,970 $6,060 $7,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,290 $10,110 $12,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,260 $16,170 $19,730
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,230 $22,240 $27,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,460–$4,890

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

Portable container

$3,250–$4,770

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

Full-service mover

$8,290–$12,330

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 South Fulton (destination)

Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lss28 Transportation & Logistics LLC

USDOT
4445950
MC
1751299
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30349 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,000 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (770) 862-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdt INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
617228
MC
295835
Based in
Forest Park, GA 30297 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (770) 487-5618 Route Verify on FMCSA

Noble Seal Incnoble Sealbg INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Barnette Group INC

USDOT
4163620
MC
1600379
Based in
Douglasville, GA 30135 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (678) 223-3670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayside Global Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3450596
MC
1123263
Based in
Douglasville, GA 30135 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Flood Brothers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
977313
MC
413332
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30336 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
47 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (404) 799-3744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dtm

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Davidson Transportation Marketing INC

USDOT
295252
MC
870681
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30349 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (404) 761-6333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Otad On Time Accurate Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3294182
MC
1043650
Based in
Fayetteville, GA 30214 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (404) 536-0301 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
983994
MC
417515
Based in
Atlanta, GA 30354 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (678) 365-5988 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,228 movers in South Fulton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palo Alto to South Fulton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,320 to $4,930 for a studio, $4,970 to $7,400 for a one-bedroom, $8,290 to $12,330 for a two-bedroom, $13,260 to $19,730 for a three-bedroom and $18,230 to $27,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Fulton from Palo Alto?

About 2,495 road miles (2,114 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 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 Georgia 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 South Fulton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,460 to $4,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,250 to $4,770. 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–South Fulton corridor.