San Mateo, CA → Walnut Creek, CA · Local move
About 33 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,460–$2,170, delivery in 0–1 days, 332 carriers on the San Mateo side and 268 in Walnut Creek.
The route from San Mateo, CA to Walnut Creek, CA covers roughly 33 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the local 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 2 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,460 and $2,170, before packing or storage.
On the San Mateo side there are 332 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (93 of them authorized for interstate work), and 268 around Walnut Creek (106 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 Walnut Creek.
San Mateo has a population of about 103,337 and Walnut Creek about 70,000. San Mateo is considerably denser (8,732 people per square mile versus 3,549), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $780 | $950 | $1,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $910 | $1,110 | $1,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,380 | $4,130 | $5,030 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,460–$2,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Mateo, CA → Walnut Creek, 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 $780 to $1,160 for a studio, $910 to $1,350 for a one-bedroom, $1,460 to $2,170 for a two-bedroom, $2,260 to $3,370 for a three-bedroom and $3,380 to $5,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 33 road miles (28 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 2 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 San Mateo and Walnut Creek 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 $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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 San Mateo–Walnut Creek corridor.