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Raleigh, NC → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Raleigh to Palm Springs

About 2,526 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,310–$12,360, delivery in 7–14 days, 739 carriers on the Raleigh side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 2,526 miroad distance
  • 44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,310–$12,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,526 miles (2,141 straight-line)
Drive time
44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
739 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → Raleigh

Palm Springs sits about 2,526 miles west of Raleigh, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina to California 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 $8,310 to $12,360 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 44 hours (5 driving days).

On the Raleigh side there are 739 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 74 around Palm Springs (33 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 Palm Springs.

Raleigh has a population of about 506,306 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Raleigh is considerably denser (3,179 people per square mile versus 471), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Raleigh to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 2,526 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,320 $4,050 $4,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,980 $6,080 $7,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,310 $10,130 $12,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,290 $16,210 $19,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,270 $22,280 $27,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,500–$4,930

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

Portable container

$3,270–$4,820

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

Full-service mover

$8,310–$12,360

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Raleigh, NC → Palm Springs, CA. 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 Raleigh (origin)

1800packrat

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 1-800-Pack-Rat LLC

USDOT
1534531
MC
648624
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
345 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (919) 488-3636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2u2day Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3434201
MC
1114105
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (919) 609-1544 Route Verify on FMCSA

All American Relocation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All American Relocation INC

USDOT
917428
MC
397148
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27610 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (919) 256-7193 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zippy Shell

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Forward Moving LLC

USDOT
2574332
MC
935064
Based in
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (702) 418-3321 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Boy And His Truck Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3996385
MC
1500731
Based in
Raleigh, NC 27616 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 649-5070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2939017
MC
98627
Based in
Morrisville, NC 27560 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 607-6875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4196166
MC
1617931
Based in
Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (919) 618-7622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shipsecure Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4232130
MC
1637508
Based in
Cary, NC 27518 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (919) 450-6374 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 739 movers in Raleigh

Near Palm Springs (destination)

Vested Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4428794
MC
1742302
Based in
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (877) 460-7729 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Old Town Movers LLC

USDOT
3317953
MC
1258062
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (714) 768-0817 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Moving Services INC

USDOT
1266880
MC
497265
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (760) 774-1675 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Free Bolt LLC

USDOT
3501180
MC
1415448
Based in
N Palm Spgs, CA 92258 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (817) 482-9489 Route Verify on FMCSA

Labranos Family Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3052631
MC
50657
Based in
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (760) 895-7510 Route Verify on FMCSA

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bernardo Cervantes Ascencio

USDOT
1049392
MC
490618
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (760) 808-0693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crenshaw Still Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536179
MC
1179003
Based in
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 960-3267 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Hawk Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3354140
MC
1073360
Based in
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (909) 827-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Raleigh to Palm Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,320 to $4,940 for a studio, $4,980 to $7,410 for a one-bedroom, $8,310 to $12,360 for a two-bedroom, $13,290 to $19,770 for a three-bedroom and $18,270 to $27,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from Raleigh?

About 2,526 road miles (2,141 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 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 North Carolina into California 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 Raleigh to Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,500 to $4,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,270 to $4,820. 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 Raleigh–Palm Springs corridor.