Concord, NC → Burbank, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,510 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,280–$12,320, delivery in 7–14 days, 441 carriers on the Concord side and 896 in Burbank.
Burbank sits about 2,510 miles west of Concord, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina 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 $8,280 to $12,320 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 43 hours (5 driving days).
On the Concord side there are 441 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (326 of them authorized for interstate work), and 896 around Burbank (350 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 Burbank.
Concord has a population of about 114,598 and Burbank about 102,988. Burbank is the denser city (6,204 people per square mile versus 1,657 in Concord), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, 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 | $3,310 | $4,040 | $4,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,970 | $6,060 | $7,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,280 | $10,090 | $12,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,240 | $16,150 | $19,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,210 | $22,210 | $27,090 |
$3,480–$4,910
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,260–$4,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,280–$12,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, NC → Burbank, 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.
Legal name: Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
Legal name: Redwog LLC
Legal name: Nbf Charlotte LLC
Legal name: Fletcher Anneheim Dedicated Services LLC
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,310 to $4,930 for a studio, $4,970 to $7,390 for a one-bedroom, $8,280 to $12,320 for a two-bedroom, $13,240 to $19,700 for a three-bedroom and $18,210 to $27,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,510 road miles (2,127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 hours (5 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 North Carolina 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 $3,480 to $4,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,260 to $4,790. 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 Concord–Burbank corridor.