Palm Springs, CA

Williamsburg, VA → Palm Springs, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Williamsburg to Palm Springs

About 2,638 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,810–$13,100, delivery in 7–14 days, 33 carriers on the Williamsburg side and 74 in Palm Springs.

  • 2,638 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,810–$13,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,638 miles (2,236 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (25 interstate)
Movers at destination
74 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Springs → Williamsburg

Palm Springs sits about 2,638 miles west of Williamsburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,810 to $13,100 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 46 hours (6 driving days).

On the Williamsburg side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 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.

Williamsburg has a population of about 16,000 and Palm Springs about 45,000. Williamsburg is considerably denser (1,726 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 Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Williamsburg to Palm Springs

Full-service estimate for 2,638 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,520 $4,300 $5,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,280 $6,450 $7,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,810 $10,740 $13,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,090 $17,190 $20,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,380 $23,630 $28,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,610–$5,100

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

Portable container

$3,370–$4,960

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

Full-service mover

$8,810–$13,100

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 Williamsburg (origin)

The Other Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915026
MC
396031
Based in
Hayes, VA 23072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Amgine LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348666
MC
1700037
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126677
MC
1763682
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23185 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Jdr Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4063961
MC
1542558
Based in
Gloucester, VA 23061 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Road Warriors LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2888273
MC
969885
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Dch Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3676008
MC
1388976
Based in
Williamsburg, VA 23188 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

E And B Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1549689
MC
575739
Based in
Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Sontonio Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3048533
MC
48599
Based in
Surry, VA 23883 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 33 movers in Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg to Palm Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,520 to $5,240 for a studio, $5,280 to $7,860 for a one-bedroom, $8,810 to $13,100 for a two-bedroom, $14,090 to $20,970 for a three-bedroom and $19,380 to $28,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Springs from Williamsburg?

About 2,638 road miles (2,236 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 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 Virginia 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 Williamsburg to Palm Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,610 to $5,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,370 to $4,960. 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 Williamsburg–Palm Springs corridor.