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Ukiah, CA

Arvada, CO → Ukiah, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Arvada to Ukiah

About 1,136 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,600, delivery in 3–7 days, 521 carriers on the Arvada side and 15 in Ukiah.

  • 1,136 miroad distance
  • 20 h 17 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,780–$8,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,136 miles (963 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 17 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
521 (164 interstate)
Movers at destination
15 (3 interstate)

Reverse: Ukiah → Arvada

The route from Arvada, CO to Ukiah, CA covers roughly 1,136 miles by road, a west-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 $5,780 to $8,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 17 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 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.

Arvada has a population of about 122,901 and Ukiah about 17,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,198 and 3,484 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.

Cost of moving from Arvada to Ukiah

Full-service estimate for 1,136 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,780 $7,050 $8,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,250 $11,280 $13,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,710 $15,500 $18,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,620–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,990

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

Full-service mover

$5,780–$8,600

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 Arvada (origin)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
202381
MC
157626
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT
364146
Based in
Boulder, CO 80303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT
145556
MC
142969
Based in
Denver, CO 80229 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3190181
MC
135191
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3300844
MC
1047129
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1850527
MC
670112
Based in
Denver, CO 80216 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (303) 733-7869 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kardil Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2840706
MC
951265
Based in
Denver, CO 80207 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (720) 452-7500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tmaat Denver Metro LLC

USDOT
2433161
Based in
Thornton, CO 80241 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (303) 344-9911 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 521 movers in Arvada

Near Ukiah (destination)

Gentle Hands Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alfred W Lee

USDOT
1827764
MC
850930
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (707) 937-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hiatt And Hiatt

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Hiatt Logging INC

USDOT
2603700
Based in
Boonville, CA 95415 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (707) 895-3661 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Organics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3221898
Based in
Redwood Vly, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (707) 485-7947 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kleon Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4479802
MC
1769150
Based in
Ukiah, CA 95482 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (707) 671-5989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbs Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4324101
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (707) 367-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norcal Lastmile LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299864
MC
1047841
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (817) 291-5049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alder Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jayson I Berger

USDOT
2808819
MC
942674
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (707) 964-7917 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Coast Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4271838
MC
1659135
Based in
Clearlake, CA 95422 (32 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (925) 844-3247 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Ukiah

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Arvada to Ukiah?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a two-bedroom, $9,250 to $13,760 for a three-bedroom and $12,710 to $18,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ukiah from Arvada?

About 1,136 road miles (963 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Arvada to Ukiah?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Arvada–Ukiah corridor.