Palo Alto, CA → Surprise, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Palo Alto to Surprise

About 711 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 435 in Surprise.

711 miroad distance
12 h 58 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,430–$6,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palo Alto, California
To: Surprise, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 711 miles (602 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 58 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination: 435 (213 interstate)

Reverse: Surprise → Palo Alto

The route from Palo Alto, CA to Surprise, AZ covers roughly 711 miles by road, a east-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 $4,430 to $6,600 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 12 h 58 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 435 around Surprise (213 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 Surprise.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Surprise about 175,304. Palo Alto is considerably denser (2,851 people per square mile versus 1,298), 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 Arizona 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 Surprise

Full-service estimate for 711 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,770	$2,160	$2,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,660	$3,240	$3,960
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,430	$5,410	$6,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,090	$8,650	$10,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,750	$11,890	$14,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,450

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

Portable container

$1,650–$2,430

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

Full-service mover

$4,430–$6,600

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

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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 Surprise (destination)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1440220
MC: 544203
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT: 3510559
MC: 1161846
Based in: Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3553372
MC: 1190836
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1772440
MC: 647173
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1747913
MC: 639931
Based in: Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2132766
MC: 795339
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2798835
MC: 938349
Based in: Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,550 for a three-bedroom and $9,750 to $14,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Surprise from Palo Alto?

About 711 road miles (602 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 58 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 Arizona 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 Surprise?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,650 to $2,430. 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–Surprise corridor.