Navajo Express INC
- USDOT
- 202381
- MC
- 157626
- Based in
- Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 296 trucks, 303 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Arvada, CO → Temecula, CA · Long-distance move
About 937 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,200–$7,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 521 carriers on the Arvada side and 102 in Temecula.
The route from Arvada, CO to Temecula, CA covers roughly 937 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,200 to $7,740 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 16 h 51 min.
On the Arvada side there are 521 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (164 of them authorized for interstate work), and 102 around Temecula (50 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 Temecula.
Arvada has a population of about 122,901 and Temecula about 114,865. The two cities have comparable density (3,198 and 2,949 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,080 | $2,540 | $3,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,120 | $3,810 | $4,650 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,200 | $6,350 | $7,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,330 | $10,150 | $12,390 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,450 | $13,960 | $17,030 |
$1,410–$1,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,860–$2,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,200–$7,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Arvada, CO → Temecula, CA. 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 $2,080 to $3,100 for a studio, $3,120 to $4,650 for a one-bedroom, $5,200 to $7,740 for a two-bedroom, $8,330 to $12,390 for a three-bedroom and $11,450 to $17,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 937 road miles (794 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 51 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into California 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 $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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 Arvada–Temecula corridor.