Concord, CA → San Jose, CA · Short-haul move
About 56 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,600–$2,380, delivery in 1–2 days, 152 carriers on the Concord side and 484 in San Jose.
The route from Concord, CA to San Jose, CA covers roughly 56 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 40 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,600 and $2,380, before packing or storage.
On the Concord side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (49 of them authorized for interstate work), and 484 around San Jose (125 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 San Jose.
Concord has a population of about 123,261 and San Jose about 989,814. San Jose is the denser city (5,683 people per square mile versus 4,098 in Concord), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $880 | $1,070 | $1,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,440 | $2,970 | $3,620 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,590 | $4,380 | $5,340 |
$210–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,600–$2,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, CA → San Jose, 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 $880 to $1,310 for a studio, $1,010 to $1,510 for a one-bedroom, $1,600 to $2,380 for a two-bedroom, $2,440 to $3,620 for a three-bedroom and $3,590 to $5,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 56 road miles (48 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 40 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Concord and San Jose 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 $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–San Jose corridor.