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Walnut Creek, CA → Newport News, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Walnut Creek to Newport News

About 2,916 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,310–$13,860, delivery in 7–14 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 168 in Newport News.

  • 2,916 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,310–$13,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,916 miles (2,471 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (89 interstate)

Reverse: Newport News → Walnut Creek

The route from Walnut Creek, CA to Newport News, VA covers roughly 2,916 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $9,310 to $13,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 50 hours (6 driving days).

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 168 around Newport News (89 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 Newport News.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and Newport News about 183,230. Walnut Creek is considerably denser (3,549 people per square mile versus 2,699), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Walnut Creek to Newport News

Full-service estimate for 2,916 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,730 $4,540 $5,540
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,590 $6,810 $8,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,310 $11,360 $13,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,900 $18,170 $22,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,490 $24,990 $30,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,050–$5,710

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

Portable container

$3,620–$5,330

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

Full-service mover

$9,310–$13,860

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 Newport News (destination)

Seaford Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC

USDOT
537377
MC
268065
Based in
Yorktown, VA 23692 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (757) 898-8019 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Newport News LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2960425
MC
4335
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (804) 409-0814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck - Newport News

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Newport News LLC

USDOT
3064471
MC
57163
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (757) 356-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Cartage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Universal Logistics INC

USDOT
1852556
MC
669512
Based in
Newport News, VA 23608 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (757) 223-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smd Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Solid Management And Development LLC

USDOT
4162261
MC
1626630
Based in
Newport News, VA 23602 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (917) 767-5259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389631
MC
1089178
Based in
Smithfield, VA 23430 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 916-0378 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quantex Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3902896
MC
1438372
Based in
Newport News, VA 23606 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (757) 401-1607 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rely-Ance Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726517
MC
1313785
Based in
Carrollton, VA 23314 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (757) 329-4995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Newport News

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Walnut Creek to Newport News?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,730 to $5,540 for a studio, $5,590 to $8,310 for a one-bedroom, $9,310 to $13,860 for a two-bedroom, $14,900 to $22,170 for a three-bedroom and $20,490 to $30,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport News from Walnut Creek?

About 2,916 road miles (2,471 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Virginia 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 Newport News?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,050 to $5,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,620 to $5,330. 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–Newport News corridor.