Walnut Creek, CA

Appleton, WI → Walnut Creek, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Appleton to Walnut Creek

About 2,116 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,590–$11,290, delivery in 5–10 days, 81 carriers on the Appleton side and 268 in Walnut Creek.

  • 2,116 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,590–$11,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,116 miles (1,793 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination
268 (106 interstate)

Reverse: Walnut Creek → Appleton

Walnut Creek sits about 2,116 miles west of Appleton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wisconsin 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 $7,590 to $11,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Appleton side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 268 around Walnut Creek (106 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 Walnut Creek.

Appleton has a population of about 75,000 and Walnut Creek about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,986 and 3,549 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Appleton to Walnut Creek

Full-service estimate for 2,116 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,030 $3,700 $4,520
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,550 $5,550 $6,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,590 $9,250 $11,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,140 $14,800 $18,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,690 $20,360 $24,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,920–$4,130

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

Portable container

$2,910–$4,280

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

Full-service mover

$7,590–$11,290

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 Appleton (origin)

J M W Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
453242
MC
207084
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Bakers Supply Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48340
MC
232281
Based in
Greenville, WI 54942 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Schroeder Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
USDOT
514341
MC
202022
Based in
Appleton, WI 54911 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

McCoy's Gravel & Excavating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
995097
MC
56200
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Pods

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1472667
MC
819526
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

A Smooth Move LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3096189
MC
1630179
Based in
Appleton, WI 54913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

North Shore Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1718063
MC
630062
Based in
Neenah, WI 54956 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Spivey Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3058181
MC
53652
Based in
Appleton, WI 54915 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 81 movers in Appleton

Near Walnut Creek (destination)

Sahaj Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3029484
MC
1495511
Based in
Pittsburg, CA 94565 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1125579
MC
481361
Based in
Martinez, CA 94553 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166104
MC
509402
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Cargeau Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3411346
MC
1101728
Based in
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Kotak Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3460243
MC
1129236
Based in
Clayton, CA 94517 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ss Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1363134
MC
522107
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Viper Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1509528
MC
565881
Based in
Concord, CA 94521 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Valley Relocation And Storage Of Northern California INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1659739
MC
610530
Based in
Concord, CA 94520 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

All 268 movers in Walnut Creek

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Appleton to Walnut Creek?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,030 to $4,520 for a studio, $4,550 to $6,770 for a one-bedroom, $7,590 to $11,290 for a two-bedroom, $12,140 to $18,060 for a three-bedroom and $16,690 to $24,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Walnut Creek from Appleton?

About 2,116 road miles (1,793 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Wisconsin 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 Appleton to Walnut Creek?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,920 to $4,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,910 to $4,280. 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 Appleton–Walnut Creek corridor.