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Grand Junction, CO

Bowling Green, KY → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Bowling Green to Grand Junction

About 1,428 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,680–$8,460, delivery in 3–7 days, 128 carriers on the Bowling Green side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 1,428 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,680–$8,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,428 miles (1,210 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
128 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Bowling Green

Moving from Bowling Green to Grand Junction is a long-distance move of roughly 1,428 road miles, heading west from Kentucky 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 $5,680 to $8,460 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Bowling Green side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 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.

Bowling Green has a population of about 76,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,742 and 1,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Bowling Green to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 1,428 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,410 $4,160 $5,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,680 $6,930 $8,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,100 $11,090 $13,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,510 $15,250 $18,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,920

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

Portable container

$2,290–$3,370

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

Full-service mover

$5,680–$8,460

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 Bowling Green (origin)

As Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2184631
MC
758488
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
152 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (270) 780-5201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taz Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Taz Trucking INC

USDOT
1268158
MC
492697
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
93 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (270) 782-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluegrass Dedicated LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2159714
MC
750623
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
92 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (502) 957-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Star Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2369624
MC
812858
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenline Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1632617
MC
602053
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (270) 796-8861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1349293
MC
545266
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (270) 991-1753 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2116677
MC
737785
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (270) 320-2180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emirate Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2592057
MC
909331
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (270) 799-9769 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 128 movers in Bowling Green

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 Bowling Green to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,070 for a one-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,460 for a two-bedroom, $9,100 to $13,530 for a three-bedroom and $12,510 to $18,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Bowling Green?

About 1,428 road miles (1,210 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Kentucky 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 Bowling Green to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,920 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,370. 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 Bowling Green–Grand Junction corridor.