Walnut Creek, CA → Concord, CA · Local move

Movers from Walnut Creek to Concord

About 8 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,310–$1,950, delivery in 0–1 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 152 in Concord.

8 miroad distance
15 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,310–$1,9502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Walnut Creek, California
To: Concord, California
Road distance: ≈ 8 miles (5 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 152 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Concord → Walnut Creek

The route from Walnut Creek, CA to Concord, CA covers roughly 8 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 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,310 and $1,950, before packing or storage.

On the Walnut Creek side there are 268 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 152 around Concord (49 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 Concord.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and Concord about 123,261. The two cities have comparable density (3,549 and 4,098 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Walnut Creek to Concord

Full-service estimate for 8 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$670	$810	$990
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$800	$970	$1,190
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,310	$1,600	$1,950
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,070	$2,530	$3,090
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,160	$3,850	$4,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$220

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

Portable container

$1,030–$1,510

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

Full-service mover

$1,310–$1,950

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Walnut Creek (origin)

Sahaj Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3029484
MC: 1495511
Based in: Pittsburg, CA 94565 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (925) 329-5996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1125579
MC: 481361
Based in: Martinez, CA 94553 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1166104
MC: 509402
Based in: Oakland, CA 94621 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (510) 502-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargeau Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3411346
MC: 1101728
Based in: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Kotak Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3460243
MC: 1129236
Based in: Clayton, CA 94517 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (415) 297-7205 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ss Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sukhjit Sandhu Trucking INC

USDOT: 1363134
MC: 522107
Based in: Oakland, CA 94621 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (510) 750-3598 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viper Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1509528
MC: 565881
Based in: Concord, CA 94521 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (925) 672-2805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Relocation And Storage Of Northern California INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1659739
MC: 610530
Based in: Concord, CA 94520 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (925) 682-3740 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 268 movers in Walnut Creek

Near Concord (destination)

Servicemaster Restoration Servicesservicemaster Recovery Ma

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sharjo LLC

USDOT: 3455004
MC: 1125939
Based in: Benicia, CA 94510 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 124 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (800) 480-8439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sahaj Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3029484
MC: 1495511
Based in: Pittsburg, CA 94565 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (925) 329-5996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1125579
MC: 481361
Based in: Martinez, CA 94553 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargeau Limited Liability Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3411346
MC: 1101728
Based in: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Kotak Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3460243
MC: 1129236
Based in: Clayton, CA 94517 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (415) 297-7205 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viper Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1509528
MC: 565881
Based in: Concord, CA 94521 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (925) 672-2805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Relocation And Storage Of Northern California INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1659739
MC: 610530
Based in: Concord, CA 94520 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (925) 682-3740 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 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (707) 681-0219 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 152 movers in Concord

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Walnut Creek to Concord?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $670 to $990 for a studio, $800 to $1,190 for a one-bedroom, $1,310 to $1,950 for a two-bedroom, $2,070 to $3,090 for a three-bedroom and $3,160 to $4,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Concord from Walnut Creek?

About 8 road miles (5 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 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 Walnut Creek and Concord 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 Walnut Creek to Concord?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Walnut Creek–Concord corridor.