Moving from San Diego to Palm Springs
San Diego to the desert
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego homes to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley on a dedicated truck. Moves there are billed by the hour: $139 for 2 movers and a truck, plus fuel, with a written price before you book. The 4-hour minimum covers loading and unloading only; drive time is billed by the hour on top. Early starts beat the desert heat.
- $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3
- $139/hr for 2 movers, early starts for the heat
- Palm Springs to La Quinta and Indio
- California license CAL-190616, BBB A+
CAL-190616
California mover license (BHGS)
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
50 boxes
Free with every move
No stair fees
At either end
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
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What it costs
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Palm Springs?
A San Diego to Palm Springs move is billed by the hour and quoted in writing before you book. Palm Springs moves use our crew rates: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3. Drive time is billed by the hour on top.
Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio are billed the same way, by the hour.
Included
- Truck, driver and both crewsIncluded
- 50 moving boxesFree
- Blankets, wrap, floor protectionIncluded
How it’s priced
What can change the price
One Stop tariff, October 2026.
The route
How long does a move from San Diego to Palm Springs take?
The truck heads inland on I-15, then east on I-10 into the Coachella Valley. Your delivery window is set in your written quote, and the truck carries only your household, with no warehouse stop.
The route
Your options
Dedicated truck, shared truck or container to Palm Springs?
A Palm Springs move goes on our truck with our crew, with a morning start on request. A shared truck would cost at least $4,400 and take up to 21 days. A container is $99 or $175 a month.
| Option | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated truck (One Stop) | $139/hr for 2 movers, plus drive and fuel | In your written quote |
| Shared truck (One Stop) | $11 per cu ft, 400 cu ft minimum ($4,400) | Up to 21 days |
| Portable container (One Stop) | $99 or $175 a month, 25 free boxes | Shipping quoted in writing |
Delivering in Palm Springs
Which Palm Springs neighborhoods do you deliver to?
We deliver across Palm Springs, from the Movie Colony and Old Las Palmas to Racquet Club Estates and Indian Canyons, and down the Coachella Valley to Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio. Gated communities and mid-century homes set the plan; there are no stair fees, and 1 written quote covers both ends.
Palm Springs neighborhoods
Desert heat
How do you handle summer heat on a Palm Springs move?
Desert summer afternoons are hot, so ask for an early start: load in San Diego in the morning and unload before the worst of the afternoon. Keep medicines, electronics, candles, records and plants in your car. Book at least 2 weeks out in summer.
Palm Springs checklist
Moving the other way
Do you move people out of Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is in Riverside County, where we take long-distance moves only: out of state or to the Bay Area, each quoted in writing. We don’t do local moves within the Coachella Valley, and moves that start there don’t include packing; furniture assembly is included. Out-of-state moves run under USDOT 1956864.
Your rights
Who regulates a move from San Diego to Palm Springs?
Moving from San Diego to Palm Springs is an in-state move, so the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) regulates it, not the federal FMCSA. BHGS has licensed movers since July 1, 2018; ours is CAL-190616. Basic valuation pays 60¢ a pound per article.
Dates don’t line up?
What if my Palm Springs home isn’t ready?
We hold your things in San Diego until your Palm Springs keys are ready: short-term storage during the move is included, and units from $245 a month cover longer gaps. Tell us the gap when you book and it goes on your written quote.
Sources
Coachella Valley. Also BHGS, household movers, DCA license search, CPUC, transfer to BHGS. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Prices: One Stop tariff, October 2026.
Questions
Palm Springs moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much does it cost to move from San Diego to Palm Springs?
Palm Springs moves are billed by the hour: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3. Drive time is billed by the hour on top.
What route does the truck take to Palm Springs?
From our base at 6260 Marindustry Dr, San Diego 92121, inland on I-15 and then east on I-10.
How long does a San Diego to Palm Springs move take?
Your delivery window is set in your written quote. The truck carries 1 household and goes straight to your door, with no warehouse stop.
Do you move in the summer heat?
Yes, with an early start. Ask for a morning load so unloading isn’t in the afternoon heat; heat-sensitive items should ride in your car.
Do you move to Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta?
Yes. The Coachella Valley cities are billed the same way as Palm Springs, by the hour, with a written price for your address.
Can you move me from Palm Springs to another state?
Yes. From Riverside County, which includes Palm Springs, we take long-distance moves only: out of state or to the Bay Area, quoted in writing.
Do you do local moves within the Coachella Valley?
No. We don’t do local moves within Riverside County. Moves from San Diego to the desert are billed by the hour, with a written price before move day.
Do you handle gated communities in Palm Springs?
Yes. Send the gate instructions and move-in window when you book, and the crew plans around them.
Is One Stop licensed for moves within California?
Yes, California license CAL-190616 from the Bureau of Household Goods and Services, since 2008 in San Diego.
Can I store my things in San Diego before the move?
Yes. Short-term storage during the move is included, and storage units in San Diego County run from $245 a month.
Talk to a person
Get a written Palm Springs quote
Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. You get the price and the date in writing, free, from an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The phone line is open 24 hours.