Palm Bay, FL

Walnut Creek, CA → Palm Bay, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Walnut Creek to Palm Bay

About 2,919 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,200–$13,680, delivery in 7–14 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 105 in Palm Bay.

  • 2,919 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,200–$13,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,919 miles (2,474 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
105 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Palm Bay → Walnut Creek

The route from Walnut Creek, CA to Palm Bay, FL covers roughly 2,919 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 $9,200 to $13,680 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 51 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 105 around Palm Bay (46 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 Palm Bay.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and Palm Bay about 148,092. Walnut Creek is considerably denser (3,549 people per square mile versus 1,386), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Walnut Creek to Palm Bay

Full-service estimate for 2,919 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,680 $4,490 $5,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,520 $6,730 $8,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,200 $11,220 $13,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,710 $17,940 $21,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,230 $24,670 $30,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,050–$5,720

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

Portable container

$3,630–$5,330

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

Full-service mover

$9,200–$13,680

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

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

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

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

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

Ss Trucking

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

All 268 movers in Walnut Creek

Near Palm Bay (destination)

Advance Sorensen Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4055942
MC
1537994
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32935 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Zytran Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1206797
MC
517817
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3599867
MC
1222354
Based in
Melbourne, FL 32934 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Ocasio Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3705921
MC
1298651
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Raymond Bhalai

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1912627
MC
694311
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32908 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Haulways Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412209
MC
1733425
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32907 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Shen Mc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792487
MC
944153
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

James Z Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3699924
MC
1294166
Based in
Palm Bay, FL 32909 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 105 movers in Palm Bay

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Walnut Creek to Palm Bay?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,680 to $5,470 for a studio, $5,520 to $8,210 for a one-bedroom, $9,200 to $13,680 for a two-bedroom, $14,710 to $21,890 for a three-bedroom and $20,230 to $30,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Palm Bay from Walnut Creek?

About 2,919 road miles (2,474 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 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 Florida 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 Palm Bay?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,050 to $5,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 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–Palm Bay corridor.