Vallejo, CA → Richmond, CA · Local move
About 14 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,350–$2,000, delivery in 0–1 days, 147 carriers on the Vallejo side and 252 in Richmond.
Richmond sits about 14 miles southwest of Vallejo, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local 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 26 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,350 and $2,000, before packing or storage.
On the Vallejo side there are 147 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (47 of them authorized for interstate work), and 252 around Richmond (86 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 Richmond.
Vallejo has a population of about 123,287 and Richmond about 114,861. The two cities have comparable density (4,148 and 3,869 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $690 | $840 | $1,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $830 | $1,010 | $1,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,350 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,120 | $2,580 | $3,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,210 | $3,920 | $4,780 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,350–$2,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Vallejo, CA → Richmond, 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 $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $830 to $1,230 for a one-bedroom, $1,350 to $2,000 for a two-bedroom, $2,120 to $3,150 for a three-bedroom and $3,210 to $4,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 14 road miles (12 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 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 Vallejo and Richmond 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 $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. 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 Vallejo–Richmond corridor.