Palmdale, CA

Yuma, AZ → Palmdale, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Yuma to Palmdale

About 296 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,470, delivery in 1–3 days, 66 carriers on the Yuma side and 129 in Palmdale.

  • 296 miroad distance
  • 5 h 48 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,000–$4,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 296 miles (251 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 48 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
66 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
129 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Palmdale → Yuma

Moving from Yuma to Palmdale is a regional long-distance move of roughly 296 road miles, heading northwest from Arizona 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 $3,000 to $4,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 48 min.

On the Yuma side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 129 around Palmdale (66 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 Palmdale.

Yuma has a population of about 105,227 and Palmdale about 161,845. Palmdale is the denser city (1,597 people per square mile versus 792 in Yuma), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Yuma to Palmdale

Full-service estimate for 296 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,800 $2,200 $2,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,810 $5,860 $7,150
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,610 $8,060 $9,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$640

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,890

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

Full-service mover

$3,000–$4,470

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 Yuma (origin)

Chilo'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1154460
MC
464398
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

1989

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
463252
MC
247899
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Beltran Brothers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1122039
MC
459887
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Frank'S Service And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
574368
MC
280572
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Casa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
603725
MC
290794
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Lugo Loads Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2072924
MC
724364
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Robles Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1076520
MC
469457
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Optimus Products LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2629740
MC
915039
Based in
Somerton, AZ 85350 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 66 movers in Yuma

Near Palmdale (destination)

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4384395
MC
1719247
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Freight Here LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3956591
MC
1474260
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

The Best Trucks INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
746806
MC
268822
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Blue Track Express LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4548721
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
34380
MC
133696
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Av Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3148907
MC
103731
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4216491
MC
1639401
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951860
MC
1555690
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 129 movers in Palmdale

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Yuma to Palmdale?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,680 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,470 for a two-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,150 for a three-bedroom and $6,610 to $9,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palmdale from Yuma?

About 296 road miles (251 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Yuma to Palmdale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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 Yuma–Palmdale corridor.