Walnut Creek, CA → Stockton, CA · Local move

Movers from Walnut Creek to Stockton

About 47 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,540–$2,300, delivery in 0–1 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 394 in Stockton.

47 miroad distance
1 h 28 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,540–$2,3002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Walnut Creek, California
To: Stockton, California
Road distance: ≈ 47 miles (40 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 28 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 394 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Stockton → Walnut Creek

Moving from Walnut Creek to Stockton is a local move of roughly 47 road miles, heading east 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 1 h 28 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,540 and $2,300, 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 394 around Stockton (222 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 Stockton.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and Stockton about 324,597. Stockton is the denser city (5,158 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 Stockton

Full-service estimate for 47 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$840	$1,020	$1,250
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$970	$1,190	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,540	$1,880	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,370	$2,890	$3,520
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,510	$4,280	$5,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$200–$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

$1,540–$2,300

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

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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 Stockton (destination)

Dhaliwal Brothers Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dhaliwal Brothers Trucking INC

USDOT: 2305079
MC: 840320
Based in: Stockton, CA 95205 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (877) 311-6541 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 637981
MC: 299293
Based in: Stockton, CA 95206 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 97 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (209) 983-2454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rjr Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rjr Transportation INC

USDOT: 629200
MC: 363697
Based in: Lathrop, CA 95330 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (209) 858-1124 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sun Freight Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1775667
MC: 647920
Based in: Lathrop, CA 95330 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (209) 607-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Judge Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Greenway Transportation Services INC

USDOT: 1977170
MC: 699164
Based in: Lodi, CA 95240 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (209) 488-0999 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mmm Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1752707
MC: 641421
Based in: Stockton, CA 95207 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (209) 616-7788 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cti

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Champion Transportation INC

USDOT: 1606160
MC: 593968
Based in: Stockton, CA 95215 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (800) 317-9217 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Licensed interstate

Legal name: Diamond Transportation Logistic INC

USDOT: 1253764
MC: 488761
Based in: Stockton, CA 95205 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (209) 462-4620 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 394 movers in Stockton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $840 to $1,250 for a studio, $970 to $1,450 for a one-bedroom, $1,540 to $2,300 for a two-bedroom, $2,370 to $3,520 for a three-bedroom and $3,510 to $5,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Stockton from Walnut Creek?

About 47 road miles (40 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 28 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 Stockton 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 Stockton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 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–Stockton corridor.