San Francisco, CA

Walnut Creek, CA → San Francisco, CA · Local move

Movers from Walnut Creek to San Francisco

About 27 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,420–$2,120, delivery in 0–1 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 899 in San Francisco.

  • 27 miroad distance
  • 51 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,420–$2,1202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 27 miles (22 straight-line)
Drive time
51 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
899 (270 interstate)

Reverse: San Francisco → Walnut Creek

Moving from Walnut Creek to San Francisco is a local move of roughly 27 road miles, heading southwest within California.

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 51 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,420 and $2,120, 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 899 around San Francisco (270 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 San Francisco.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and San Francisco about 826,079. San Francisco is the denser city (18,635 people per square mile versus 3,549 in Walnut Creek), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Walnut Creek to San Francisco

Full-service estimate for 27 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $750 $920 $1,120
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $880 $1,080 $1,310
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,420 $1,740 $2,120
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,220 $2,700 $3,300
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,330 $4,060 $4,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$180–$250

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

Portable container

$1,040–$1,540

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

Full-service mover

$1,420–$2,120

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 San Francisco (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166104
MC
509402
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Forward Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2107877
MC
736145
Based in
South San Francisco, CA 94080 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

On Point Logistic Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492133
MC
1149694
Based in
San Mateo, CA 94401 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Freight Line Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1279465
MC
559129
Based in
Burlingame, CA 94010 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 899 movers in San Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Walnut Creek to San Francisco?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $750 to $1,120 for a studio, $880 to $1,310 for a one-bedroom, $1,420 to $2,120 for a two-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,300 for a three-bedroom and $3,330 to $4,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Francisco from Walnut Creek?

About 27 road miles (22 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,540. 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–San Francisco corridor.