Santa Clara, CA

Walnut Creek, CA → Santa Clara, CA · Local move

Movers from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara

About 44 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,530–$2,270, delivery in 0–1 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 292 in Santa Clara.

  • 44 miroad distance
  • 1 h 23 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,530–$2,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 44 miles (37 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 23 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
292 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Clara → Walnut Creek

Santa Clara sits about 44 miles south of Walnut Creek, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

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 1 h 23 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,530 and $2,270, 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 292 around Santa Clara (77 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 Santa Clara.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and Santa Clara about 133,446. Santa Clara is the denser city (6,975 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 Santa Clara

Full-service estimate for 44 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $830 $1,010 $1,230
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $960 $1,170 $1,430
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,530 $1,860 $2,270
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,340 $2,860 $3,490
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,480 $4,250 $5,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$190–$280

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

Portable container

$1,060–$1,560

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

Full-service mover

$1,530–$2,270

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Santa Clara (destination)

Legacy Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2043462
MC
716505
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Crew Point Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3462710
MC
96075878
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 292 movers in Santa Clara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Walnut Creek to Santa Clara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $830 to $1,230 for a studio, $960 to $1,430 for a one-bedroom, $1,530 to $2,270 for a two-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,490 for a three-bedroom and $3,480 to $5,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Clara from Walnut Creek?

About 44 road miles (37 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 23 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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–Santa Clara corridor.