Palm Springs, CA

Wenatchee, WA → Palm Springs, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Wenatchee to Palm Springs

About 1,136 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,950–$8,860, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Wenatchee side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 1,136 miroad distance
  • 20 h 17 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,950–$8,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,136 miles (962 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 17 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → Wenatchee

Palm Springs sits about 1,136 miles south of Wenatchee, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to California that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,950 to $8,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 17 min.

On the Wenatchee side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 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.

Wenatchee has a population of about 36,000 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Wenatchee is considerably denser (3,341 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 Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wenatchee to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 1,136 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,380 $2,900 $3,540
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,570 $4,360 $5,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,950 $7,260 $8,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,520 $11,610 $14,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,090 $15,970 $19,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,990

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

Full-service mover

$5,950–$8,860

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 Wenatchee (origin)

Pom-Arleau Transfer And Storage Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27489
MC
94068
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cornelius Construction

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1692033
Based in
Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Loyalty Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2523674
MC
906418
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

US Mat Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1487629
MC
560703
Based in
Cashmere Road, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Central Washington Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3845201
MC
1399730
Based in
Cashmere, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Great American Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
780789
MC
1720081
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Zion Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2268035
MC
774393
Based in
East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Eagle Transfer Co

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
312922
MC
119038
Based in
Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

All 33 movers in Wenatchee

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

King Kahn Faimly Moving Company

Licensed interstate
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

On Time Moving Services

Licensed interstate
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

Free Bolt

Licensed interstate
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

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

B C A Trucking

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

All 74 movers in Palm Springs

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,380 to $3,540 for a studio, $3,570 to $5,310 for a one-bedroom, $5,950 to $8,860 for a two-bedroom, $9,520 to $14,170 for a three-bedroom and $13,090 to $19,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from Wenatchee?

About 1,136 road miles (962 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Washington 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 Wenatchee to Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Wenatchee–Palm Springs corridor.