Alexandria, VA → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,986 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,060–$10,510, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,203 carriers on the Alexandria side and 67 in Grand Junction.
Moving from Alexandria to Grand Junction is a cross-country move of roughly 1,986 road miles, heading west from Virginia to Colorado.
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 $7,060 to $10,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Alexandria side there are 1,203 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (740 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Grand Junction (30 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 Grand Junction.
Alexandria has a population of about 160,662 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Alexandria is considerably denser (10,702 people per square mile versus 1,614), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,060 | $8,610 | $10,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,300 | $13,780 | $16,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,530 | $18,940 | $23,110 |
$2,790–$3,940
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,790–$4,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,060–$10,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Alexandria, VA → Grand Junction, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,300 for a one-bedroom, $7,060 to $10,510 for a two-bedroom, $11,300 to $16,810 for a three-bedroom and $15,530 to $23,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,986 road miles (1,683 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Colorado 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,790 to $3,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,790 to $4,110. 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.
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 Alexandria–Grand Junction corridor.