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West Palm Beach, FL → Buffalo, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from West Palm Beach to Buffalo

About 1,319 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,060–$9,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 302 in Buffalo.

  • 1,319 miroad distance
  • 23 h 27 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,060–$9,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,319 miles (1,118 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 27 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
446 (162 interstate)
Movers at destination
302 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Buffalo → West Palm Beach

Moving from West Palm Beach to Buffalo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,319 road miles, heading north from Florida to New York.

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 $6,060 to $9,020 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 23 h 27 min.

On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 302 around Buffalo (91 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 Buffalo.

West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Buffalo about 274,613. Buffalo is the denser city (6,890 people per square mile versus 2,182 in West Palm Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from West Palm Beach to Buffalo

Full-service estimate for 1,319 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,430 $2,960 $3,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,640 $4,440 $5,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,060 $7,390 $9,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,700 $11,830 $14,430
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,340 $16,270 $19,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,810–$2,550

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

Portable container

$2,200–$3,230

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

Full-service mover

$6,060–$9,020

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

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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 West Palm Beach (origin)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

Near Buffalo (destination)

Tops Friendly Markets

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erie Logistics LLC

USDOT
1043805
MC
438928
Based in
Lancaster, NY 14086 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (716) 515-2241 Route Verify on FMCSA

Regional Logistics Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
672523
MC
311416
Based in
Buffalo, NY 14213 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (716) 876-4645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bulldog Movers LLC

USDOT
3356419
MC
1074016
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (716) 800-4455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Raine Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1711438
MC
627859
Based in
West Seneca, NY 14224 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Route Verify on FMCSA

Copebestway Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
142382
MC
140349
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14212 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (716) 875-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Productive Transportation Carrier Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
572094
MC
278056
Based in
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (716) 833-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayfinder Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3104397
MC
79366
Based in
Buffalo, NY 14216 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (716) 832-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fda Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1613148
MC
596406
Based in
Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (716) 630-5070 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 302 movers in Buffalo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from West Palm Beach to Buffalo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,610 for a studio, $3,640 to $5,410 for a one-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,020 for a two-bedroom, $9,700 to $14,430 for a three-bedroom and $13,340 to $19,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Buffalo from West Palm Beach?

About 1,319 road miles (1,118 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 27 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 Florida into New York 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 West Palm Beach to Buffalo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,810 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,230. 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.

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 West Palm Beach–Buffalo corridor.