Chico, CA → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Chico to Grand Junction

About 836 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,910–$7,310, delivery in 2–5 days, 47 carriers on the Chico side and 67 in Grand Junction.

836 miroad distance
15 h 7 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,910–$7,3102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chico, California
To: Grand Junction, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 836 miles (708 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 7 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 47 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination: 67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Chico

Grand Junction sits about 836 miles east of Chico, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Colorado that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,910 to $7,310 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 15 h 7 min.

On the Chico side there are 47 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 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.

Chico has a population of about 105,081 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Chico is considerably denser (2,976 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Chico to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 836 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,960	$2,400	$2,920
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,950	$3,590	$4,380
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,910	$5,990	$7,310
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,860	$9,580	$11,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,810	$13,180	$16,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,160–$1,640

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

Portable container

$1,770–$2,600

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

Full-service mover

$4,910–$7,310

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 Chico (origin)

S And L Food Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S&l Meat Sales Company

USDOT: 2616732
MC: 1018786
Based in: Chico, CA 95927 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (530) 343-7953 Verify on FMCSA

Murdock'S Moving & Hauling INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3421940
MC: 1416634
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (530) 354-8089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Moore Incorporated

USDOT: 1632139
MC: 601878
Based in: Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (530) 895-8871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleanrite Cleaning & Restoration

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleanrite INC

USDOT: 2672752
MC: 1291331
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (530) 891-0333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Straight Path Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2460069
MC: 849884
Based in: Chico, CA 95926 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (530) 720-8915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zepeda'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ulises Zepeda

USDOT: 3369808
MC: 1080234
Based in: Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (530) 519-5521 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Move Anything

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wade Logan

USDOT: 1216126
MC: 507371
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (530) 896-0348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lifestyle Auto LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4350535
MC: 1700995
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (754) 317-8314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 47 movers in Chico

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 Chico to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,950 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,910 to $7,310 for a two-bedroom, $7,860 to $11,690 for a three-bedroom and $10,810 to $16,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Chico?

About 836 road miles (708 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California 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 Chico to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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 Chico–Grand Junction corridor.