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Palo Alto, CA → Williamsburg, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to Williamsburg

About 2,916 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,310–$13,860, delivery in 7–14 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 33 in Williamsburg.

  • 2,916 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,310–$13,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,916 miles (2,471 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
33 (25 interstate)

Reverse: Williamsburg → Palo Alto

Williamsburg sits about 2,916 miles east of Palo Alto, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,310 to $13,860 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 50 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 33 around Williamsburg (25 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 Williamsburg.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Williamsburg about 16,000. Palo Alto is considerably denser (2,851 people per square mile versus 1,726), 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 Virginia 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 Williamsburg

Full-service estimate for 2,916 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,730 $4,540 $5,540
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,590 $6,810 $8,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,310 $11,360 $13,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,900 $18,170 $22,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,490 $24,990 $30,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,050–$5,710

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

Portable container

$3,620–$5,330

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

Full-service mover

$9,310–$13,860

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Palo Alto, CA → Williamsburg, VA. 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 Williamsburg (destination)

The Other Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915026
MC
396031
Based in
Hayes, VA 23072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (804) 642-0019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amgine LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348666
MC
1700037
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (757) 771-4090 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ae Moving LLC

USDOT
4126677
MC
1763682
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23185 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (469) 387-0516 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jdr Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4063961
MC
1542558
Based in
Gloucester, VA 23061 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (757) 897-7274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Warriors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2888273
MC
969885
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (757) 848-8302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dch Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3676008
MC
1388976
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (757) 784-8242 Route Verify on FMCSA

E And B Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Eldridge Author Hill Jr

USDOT
1549689
MC
575739
Based in
Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 238-3415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sontonio Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3048533
MC
48599
Based in
Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (757) 696-6161 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Williamsburg

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,730 to $5,540 for a studio, $5,590 to $8,310 for a one-bedroom, $9,310 to $13,860 for a two-bedroom, $14,900 to $22,170 for a three-bedroom and $20,490 to $30,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Williamsburg from Palo Alto?

About 2,916 road miles (2,471 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Virginia 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 Williamsburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,050 to $5,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,620 to $5,330. 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–Williamsburg corridor.