Burbank, CA → Stockton, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 366 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,620–$5,390, delivery in 1–3 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 394 in Stockton.
Stockton sits about 366 miles northwest of Burbank, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $3,620 to $5,390 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 7 h 1 min.
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 of them authorized for interstate work), and 394 around Stockton (222 interstate). For an in-state 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 Stockton.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and Stockton about 324,597. The two cities have comparable density (6,204 and 5,158 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,420 | $5,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,070 | $8,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,970 | $9,720 | $11,860 |
$530–$740
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,350–$1,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,620–$5,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,170 to $3,230 for a one-bedroom, $3,620 to $5,390 for a two-bedroom, $5,800 to $8,630 for a three-bedroom and $7,970 to $11,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 366 road miles (310 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 1 min.
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.
No. Because both Burbank and Stockton are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $530 to $740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,980. 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 Burbank–Stockton corridor.