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Grand Junction, CO

Bellingham, WA → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Bellingham to Grand Junction

About 1,131 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,520–$8,210, delivery in 3–7 days, 97 carriers on the Bellingham side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 1,131 miroad distance
  • 20 h 12 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,520–$8,2102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,131 miles (959 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 12 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
97 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Bellingham

Moving from Bellingham to Grand Junction is a long-distance move of roughly 1,131 road miles, heading southeast from Washington 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 $5,520 to $8,210 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 12 min.

On the Bellingham side there are 97 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 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.

Bellingham has a population of about 95,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Bellingham is considerably denser (3,244 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. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Bellingham to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 1,131 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,210 $2,690 $3,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,310 $4,040 $4,920
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,520 $6,730 $8,210
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,830 $10,760 $13,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,140 $14,800 $18,060

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$5,520–$8,210

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 Bellingham (origin)

Dulay Holding Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1568244
MC
454925
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (360) 734-6755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209719
MC
837772
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (360) 988-1631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nw Shippers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nw Shippers INC

USDOT
1202083
MC
518919
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (360) 384-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swans Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
368177
MC
438612
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (360) 734-0540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8277
MC
134512
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98226 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (360) 733-4232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2005730
MC
755646
Based in
Ferndale, WA 98248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (360) 305-5148 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crabtree Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brent Crabtree

USDOT
957886
MC
1336108
Based in
Everson, WA 98247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (360) 820-9085 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Transportation INC

USDOT
2568146
MC
897110
Based in
Bellingham, WA 98225 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (650) 777-7207 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 97 movers in Bellingham

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Salt Lake LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Denver LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Boise LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Gj LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Bozeman LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Helena LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Whitefish LLC

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
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Grand Junction LLC

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
Call (970) 361-3044 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,920 for a one-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,210 for a two-bedroom, $8,830 to $13,130 for a three-bedroom and $12,140 to $18,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Bellingham?

About 1,131 road miles (959 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 12 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 Washington 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 Bellingham to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,980. 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 Bellingham–Grand Junction corridor.