Grand Junction, CO

Augusta, GA → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Augusta to Grand Junction

About 1,797 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,520–$9,700, delivery in 5–10 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 1,797 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,520–$9,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,797 miles (1,523 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
200 (127 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Augusta

The route from Augusta, GA to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 1,797 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,520 to $9,700 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 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.

Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Grand Junction is the denser city (1,614 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Augusta to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 1,797 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,910 $4,770 $5,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,520 $7,950 $9,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,430 $12,730 $15,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,350 $17,500 $21,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,450–$3,450

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,860

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

Full-service mover

$6,520–$9,700

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Augusta (origin)

Turner Transportation Specialists INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
627071
MC
141754
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Chancey'S Towing & Recovery LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514650
MC
654579
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Adsi Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
754250
MC
341078
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Two Men And A Truckaugusta

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
955615
MC
408946
Based in
Augusta, GA 30909 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

H & S Transfer Companyinc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
92748
MC
129267
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Time Transportation & Leasing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
387338
MC
220857
Based in
Augusta, GA 30901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Southern Freight Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2174279
MC
869487
Based in
Hephzibah, GA 30815 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Scotts Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348219
MC
1699797
Based in
Augusta, GA 30906 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 200 movers in Augusta

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251528
MC
770182
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251521
MC
770150
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251534
MC
770189
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2203660
MC
769032
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280346
MC
1037031
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280355
MC
1037035
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280340
MC
1037024
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4281705
MC
1664544
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Augusta to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,610 to $3,880 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,820 for a one-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,700 for a two-bedroom, $10,430 to $15,520 for a three-bedroom and $14,350 to $21,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Augusta?

About 1,797 road miles (1,523 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Augusta to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,450 to $3,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,860. 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 Augusta–Grand Junction corridor.