Palm Bay, FL

Riverside, CA → Palm Bay, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Riverside to Palm Bay

About 2,600 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,630–$12,830, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,224 carriers on the Riverside side and 105 in Palm Bay.

  • 2,600 miroad distance
  • 45 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,630–$12,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,600 miles (2,204 straight-line)
Drive time
45 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,224 (674 interstate)
Movers at destination
105 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Bay → Riverside

The route from Riverside, CA to Palm Bay, FL covers roughly 2,600 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 $8,630 to $12,830 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 45 hours (6 driving days).

On the Riverside side there are 1,224 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (674 of them authorized for interstate work), and 105 around Palm Bay (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 Palm Bay.

Riverside has a population of about 323,057 and Palm Bay about 148,092. Riverside is considerably denser (3,879 people per square mile versus 1,386), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Riverside to Palm Bay

Full-service estimate for 2,600 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,450 $4,210 $5,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,180 $6,310 $7,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,630 $10,520 $12,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,800 $16,830 $20,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,980 $23,140 $28,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,570–$5,040

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

Portable container

$3,340–$4,910

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

Full-service mover

$8,630–$12,830

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Riverside (origin)

Sysco Riverside INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408861
MC
1099783
Based in
Riverside, CA 92518 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1151662
MC
464864
Based in
Colton, CA 92324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Ttl

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 1,224 movers in Riverside

Near Palm Bay (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4055942
MC
1537994
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Zytran Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1206797
MC
517817
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3599867
MC
1222354
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3705921
MC
1298651
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1912627
MC
694311
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412209
MC
1733425
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32907 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Shen Mc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792487
MC
944153
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

James Z Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3699924
MC
1294166
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 105 movers in Palm Bay

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Riverside to Palm Bay?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,450 to $5,130 for a studio, $5,180 to $7,700 for a one-bedroom, $8,630 to $12,830 for a two-bedroom, $13,800 to $20,530 for a three-bedroom and $18,980 to $28,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Bay from Riverside?

About 2,600 road miles (2,204 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 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 Florida 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 Riverside to Palm Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,570 to $5,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,340 to $4,910. 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 Riverside–Palm Bay corridor.