Cowan Intermodal Group LLC
- USDOT
- 215194
- MC
- 155424
- Based in
- Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 239 trucks, 226 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1982
Baltimore, MD → Concord, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,862 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,420–$14,010, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 152 in Concord.
The route from Baltimore, MD to Concord, CA covers roughly 2,862 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $9,420 to $14,010 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 50 hours (6 driving days).
On the Baltimore side there are 1,335 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (786 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Concord (49 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 Concord.
Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Concord about 123,261. Baltimore is considerably denser (7,240 people per square mile versus 4,098), 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 Maryland, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,590 | $5,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,890 | $8,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,420 | $11,480 | $14,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,060 | $18,370 | $22,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,710 | $25,260 | $30,820 |
$3,990–$5,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,570–$5,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,420–$14,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baltimore, MD → Concord, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,770 to $5,600 for a studio, $5,650 to $8,400 for a one-bedroom, $9,420 to $14,010 for a two-bedroom, $15,060 to $22,410 for a three-bedroom and $20,710 to $30,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,862 road miles (2,426 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Maryland 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,260. 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.
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 Baltimore–Concord corridor.