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Palo Alto, CA → Vallejo, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Palo Alto to Vallejo

About 58 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,610–$2,400, delivery in 1–2 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 147 in Vallejo.

  • 58 miroad distance
  • 1 h 42 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,610–$2,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 58 miles (50 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 42 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
147 (47 interstate)

Reverse: Vallejo → Palo Alto

Vallejo sits about 58 miles north of Palo Alto, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.

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 42 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,610 and $2,400, before packing or storage.

On the Palo Alto side there are 233 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 147 around Vallejo (47 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 Vallejo.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Vallejo about 123,287. Vallejo is the denser city (4,148 people per square mile versus 2,851 in Palo Alto), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Palo Alto to Vallejo

Full-service estimate for 58 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $890 $1,080 $1,320
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $1,020 $1,250 $1,520
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,610 $1,960 $2,400
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,450 $2,990 $3,650
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,610 $4,400 $5,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$210–$300

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

Portable container

$1,070–$1,580

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

Full-service mover

$1,610–$2,400

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Palo Alto (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3247717
MC
1021407
Based in
Santa Clara, CA 95050 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (510) 359-9498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mav Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4340425
MC
77787146
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (510) 456-5745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 233 movers in Palo Alto

Near Vallejo (destination)

Servicemaster Restoration Servicesservicemaster Recovery Ma

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sharjo LLC

USDOT
3455004
MC
1125939
Based in
Benicia, CA 94510 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (800) 480-8439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1125579
MC
481361
Based in
Martinez, CA 94553 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Durkee Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Durkee Drayage Company

USDOT
426556
MC
121744
Based in
Benicia, CA 94510 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (707) 681-0219 Route Verify on FMCSA

D N H Carriers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dnh Carriers INC

USDOT
1200199
MC
478412
Based in
El Cerrito, CA 94530 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (510) 815-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dependable Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3098516
MC
1545647
Based in
Benicia, CA 94510 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (628) 999-5741 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ocd Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ocd Moving Services LLC

USDOT
2597230
MC
911812
Based in
San Pablo, CA 94806 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (510) 375-3844 Route Verify on FMCSA

East Bay Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3576093
MC
1206285
Based in
Pinole, CA 94564 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (510) 839-2516 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 147 movers in Vallejo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palo Alto to Vallejo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $890 to $1,320 for a studio, $1,020 to $1,520 for a one-bedroom, $1,610 to $2,400 for a two-bedroom, $2,450 to $3,650 for a three-bedroom and $3,610 to $5,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Vallejo from Palo Alto?

About 58 road miles (50 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Palo Alto and Vallejo 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Palo Alto to Vallejo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,580. 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 Palo Alto–Vallejo corridor.