St. George, UT → Palo Alto, CA · Long-distance move
About 556 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,000–$5,950, delivery in 2–5 days, 70 carriers on the St. George side and 233 in Palo Alto.
Moving from St. George to Palo Alto is a long-distance move of roughly 556 road miles, heading west from Utah to California.
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 $4,000 to $5,950 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 10 h 17 min.
On the St. George side there are 70 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 233 around Palo Alto (62 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 Palo Alto.
St. George has a population of about 108,713 and Palo Alto about 67,000. Palo Alto is the denser city (2,851 people per square mile versus 1,215 in St. George), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Utah, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,400 | $2,920 | $3,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,000 | $4,870 | $5,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,390 | $7,800 | $9,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,790 | $10,720 | $13,080 |
$870–$1,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,000–$5,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. George, UT → Palo Alto, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Wittwer INC
Legal name: Jet Transport INC
Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC
Legal name: Careful Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,570 for a one-bedroom, $4,000 to $5,950 for a two-bedroom, $6,390 to $9,510 for a three-bedroom and $8,790 to $13,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 556 road miles (472 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 17 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Utah 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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.
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 St. George–Palo Alto corridor.