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Woodbridge, NJ → Palo Alto, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Woodbridge to Palo Alto

About 3,007 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,890–$14,710, delivery in 7–14 days, 812 carriers on the Woodbridge side and 233 in Palo Alto.

  • 3,007 miroad distance
  • 52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,890–$14,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,007 miles (2,548 straight-line)
Drive time
52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
812 (558 interstate)
Movers at destination
233 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Palo Alto → Woodbridge

Moving from Woodbridge to Palo Alto is a cross-country move of roughly 3,007 road miles, heading west from New Jersey 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 $9,890 to $14,710 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 52 hours (6 driving days).

On the Woodbridge side there are 812 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (558 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.

Woodbridge has a population of about 104,802 and Palo Alto about 67,000. Woodbridge is considerably denser (4,448 people per square mile versus 2,851), 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 New Jersey, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Woodbridge to Palo Alto

Full-service estimate for 3,007 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,960 $4,820 $5,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,930 $7,240 $8,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,890 $12,060 $14,710
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,820 $19,300 $23,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,760 $26,530 $32,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,140–$5,840

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

Portable container

$3,700–$5,450

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

Full-service mover

$9,890–$14,710

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 Woodbridge (origin)

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185771
MC
152533
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (732) 627-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
259466
MC
165923
Based in
Edison, NJ 08817 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (732) 819-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4031162
MC
1670307
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (800) 950-0083 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
297672
MC
210330
Based in
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (908) 222-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220960
MC
1008026
Based in
Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (917) 434-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547419
MC
1186779
Based in
South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (718) 354-5836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2180117
MC
919428
Based in
Staten Island, NY 10301 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (718) 600-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 812 movers in Woodbridge

Near Palo Alto (destination)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3247717
MC
1021407
Based in
Santa Clara, CA 95050 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (510) 359-9498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mav Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4340425
MC
77787146
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (510) 456-5745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 233 movers in Palo Alto

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Woodbridge to Palo Alto?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,960 to $5,890 for a studio, $5,930 to $8,830 for a one-bedroom, $9,890 to $14,710 for a two-bedroom, $15,820 to $23,540 for a three-bedroom and $21,760 to $32,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palo Alto from Woodbridge?

About 3,007 road miles (2,548 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 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 New Jersey 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 Woodbridge to Palo Alto?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,140 to $5,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,700 to $5,450. 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 Woodbridge–Palo Alto corridor.