Walnut Creek, CA → Kennewick, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Walnut Creek to Kennewick

About 698 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,650–$6,920, delivery in 2–5 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 137 in Kennewick.

698 miroad distance
12 h 44 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,650–$6,9202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Walnut Creek, California
To: Kennewick, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 698 miles (592 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 44 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 137 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Kennewick → Walnut Creek

Kennewick sits about 698 miles north of Walnut Creek, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Washington that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,650 to $6,920 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 44 min.

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 137 around Kennewick (91 interstate). For an interstate 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 Kennewick.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and Kennewick about 88,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,549 and 2,944 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Walnut Creek to Kennewick

Full-service estimate for 698 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,860	$2,270	$2,770
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,790	$3,400	$4,150
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,650	$5,670	$6,920
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,440	$9,070	$11,070
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,230	$12,470	$15,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,020–$1,440

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

Portable container

$1,640–$2,420

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

Full-service mover

$4,650–$6,920

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 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 Kennewick (destination)

Larsen Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tri-City United INC

USDOT: 26510
MC: 581
Based in: Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (509) 943-9139 Route Verify on FMCSA

Munder Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1674729
MC: 615668
Based in: West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (541) 720-0949 Route Verify on FMCSA

St George And Family Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 1552075
MC: 576540
Based in: West Richland, WA 99353 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (509) 967-9287 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speedy Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC

USDOT: 2459380
MC: 441393
Based in: Richland, WA 99352 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (509) 531-2800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unimak Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461893
MC: 850698
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99337 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (541) 941-7269 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spencer Carlson Unlimited INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8030256
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99336 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (509) 736-5342 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple As Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez

USDOT: 1214674
MC: 482929
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (509) 440-3095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3697403
MC: 1292337
Based in: Kennewick, WA 99338 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (509) 552-0381 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 137 movers in Kennewick

Tips for this move

Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Kennewick if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,860 to $2,770 for a studio, $2,790 to $4,150 for a one-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,920 for a two-bedroom, $7,440 to $11,070 for a three-bedroom and $10,230 to $15,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kennewick from Walnut Creek?

About 698 road miles (592 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 44 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Washington makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Walnut Creek to Kennewick?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,020 to $1,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,420. 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–Kennewick corridor.