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West Palm Beach, FL → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from West Palm Beach to Iowa City

About 1,435 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,560–$8,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 43 in Iowa City.

  • 1,435 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,560–$8,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,435 miles (1,217 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
446 (162 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → West Palm Beach

The route from West Palm Beach, FL to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 1,435 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,560 to $8,270 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Iowa 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 Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 1,435 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,220 $2,710 $3,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,340 $4,070 $4,960
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,560 $6,780 $8,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,890 $10,850 $13,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,230 $14,910 $18,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,930

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

Portable container

$2,300–$3,380

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

Full-service mover

$5,560–$8,270

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

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Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Iowa City, IA. 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 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 Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT
1471037
MC
556716
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4766652
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2471478
MC
61612
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2028718
MC
1754363
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT
1352324
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
228904
MC
166228
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT
2821656
MC
1068797
Based in
Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4222688
Based in
North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,220 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,340 to $4,960 for a one-bedroom, $5,560 to $8,270 for a two-bedroom, $8,890 to $13,230 for a three-bedroom and $12,230 to $18,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from West Palm Beach?

About 1,435 road miles (1,217 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Iowa 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 Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,380. 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–Iowa City corridor.