Licensed Movers inPalo Alto, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Palo Alto with the FMCSA, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Palo Alto to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Palo Alto
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers based in Palo Alto
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing. A local base means the crew starts its day here; it does not mean the company runs every lane you need, so ask which moves it does with its own trucks and whose USDOT number goes on the bill of lading.
- 1
California Loyal Movers
Legal name: Clm International Inc
999 Commercial St Ste 206, CA 94303
- USDOT
- 2020505
- MC number
- MC710992 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
Movers within 30 miles of Palo Alto
Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | A2B Movers 2 | Mountain View, CA | 3981676 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Flash Movers Llc | Mountain View, CA | 3038257 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Rosado Movers | Mountain View, CA | 2619282 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Rosado Movers | Mountain View, CA | 4294488 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Mc Movers Llc | Mountain View, CA | 2890520 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | 360 Degree Movers | Mountain View, CA | 2890931 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Bulky Movers | Los Altos, CA | 3853749 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Handle With Care Moving | Mountain View, CA | 2703033 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Joshua'S Moving Packing Services Llc | East Paloalto, CA | 3184868 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | M M Movers | E Palo Alto, CA | 2722339 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Calli Moving & Trucking Llc | East Palo Alto, CA | 4214018 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Tetris Moving Systems Llc | E Palo Alto, CA | 3206023 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Contract Movers Llc | East Palo Alto, CA | 3175110 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Excellence Mover | Sunnyvale, CA | 3702649 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Two Friends Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4027061 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Lily'S Moving Services Llc | Redwood City, CA | 4466237 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ml Movers | Redwood City, CA | 2420052 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | A Dependable Moving Company | Cupertino, CA | 1533365 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Shift And Settle Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4525000 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Formosa Mover Llc | Sunnyvale, CA | 3651824 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Trouble Free Moving Llc | Sunnyvale, CA | 3995891 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Top Line Movers Llc | Redwood City, CA | 4551062 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Tl Moving & Hauling Services | Redwood City, CA | 3221388 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ml Movers | Redwood City, CA | 3659877 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Curbside Movers | Redwood City, CA | 4524369 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Caylo Moving & Hauling Llc | Sunnyvale, CA | 6913252 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | A2Bmovers3 | Santa Clara, CA | 4208738 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Best San Francisco Movers Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 4476901 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Moving Solutions Inc | Newark, CA | 1829978 | 18 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | You Move Me Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | 2705610 | 7 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Mav Moving Llc | Newark, CA | 4340425 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Budget Movers | San Carlos, CA | 1692045 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Movers R Here Moving | Newark, CA | 3247630 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | E-House Moving Llc | Newark, CA | 3789607 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Goodday Moving Llc | Newark, CA | 4437320 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Sv Pro Movers Llc | Newark, CA | 4493681 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Spartan Moving Systems Inc | Santa Clara, CA | 1783494 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 11 mi | Tonys Movers | Santa Clara, CA | 3308547 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Sky Breeze Movers | Santa Clara, CA | 3818855 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Tetris Moving Llc | Santa Clara, CA | 2711463 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Palo Alto
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Palo Alto: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Palo Alto: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,986 | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 371 | $1,670 – $2,226 | $1,920 – $2,560 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,157 | $9,707 – $12,942 | $11,162 – $14,883 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,706 | $7,677 – $10,236 | $8,829 – $11,771 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,892 | $8,514 – $11,352 | $9,791 – $13,055 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,831 | $12,740 – $16,986 | $14,650 – $19,534 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,000 | $13,500 – $18,000 | $15,525 – $20,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,928 | $13,176 – $17,568 | $15,152 – $20,203 |
Moving out of state from Palo Alto?
5 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Palo Alto priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Palo AltoBefore you book a Palo Alto mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Palo Alto address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
More in California
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Palo Alto: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Palo Alto, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Palo Alto itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Mountain View, Los Altos, East Paloalto, E Palo Alto and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Palo Alto?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Palo Alto to New York City, NY (about 2,986 miles) is $13,437 – $17,916 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Palo Alto?
By reported fleet, Moving Solutions Inc in Newark, CA, with 18 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1829978). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
Do Palo Alto movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside California is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever California requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 5 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Palo Alto, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Palo Alto" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.