Walnut Creek, CA → Yakima, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Walnut Creek to Yakima

About 714 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,700–$6,990, delivery in 2–5 days, 268 carriers on the Walnut Creek side and 60 in Yakima.

714 miroad distance
13 h 1 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,700–$6,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Walnut Creek, California
To: Yakima, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 714 miles (605 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 1 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 268 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination: 60 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Yakima → Walnut Creek

Moving from Walnut Creek to Yakima is a long-distance move of roughly 714 road miles, heading north from California to Washington.

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 $4,700 to $6,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 1 min.

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 60 around Yakima (34 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 Yakima.

Walnut Creek has a population of about 70,000 and Yakima about 98,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,549 and 3,481 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Walnut Creek to Yakima

Full-service estimate for 714 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,880	$2,290	$2,790
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,820	$3,440	$4,190
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,700	$5,730	$6,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,510	$9,160	$11,180
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,330	$12,600	$15,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,030–$1,460

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,440

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

Full-service mover

$4,700–$6,990

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 Yakima (destination)

Floyd Blinsky Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 328687
MC: 214356
Based in: Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 86 trucks, 86 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (509) 457-3484 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Northwest Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Movers Central LLC

USDOT: 2447936
MC: 135847
Based in: Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (509) 453-8242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larch Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua David Noel

USDOT: 2433537
MC: 925760
Based in: Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (509) 314-8081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mendez Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3170358
MC: 1262505
Based in: Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (509) 307-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ibarra Moving

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2901207
MC: 975959
Based in: Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (509) 899-9328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Buff Guy Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4539745
MC: 1801352
Based in: Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (509) 654-4832 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ronald James Kerr

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 573046
MC: 278738
Based in: Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (509) 961-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Castillo Bros Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1543366
MC: 574001
Based in: Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (509) 938-8508 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 60 movers in Yakima

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,790 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,190 for a one-bedroom, $4,700 to $6,990 for a two-bedroom, $7,510 to $11,180 for a three-bedroom and $10,330 to $15,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Yakima from Walnut Creek?

About 714 road miles (605 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Washington 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 Yakima?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,030 to $1,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,440. 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–Yakima corridor.