Elk Grove, CA → Pueblo, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Elk Grove to Pueblo

About 1,071 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,590–$8,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 571 carriers on the Elk Grove side and 44 in Pueblo.

1,071 miroad distance
19 h 10 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,590–$8,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Elk Grove, California
To: Pueblo, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,071 miles (908 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 10 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 571 (310 interstate)
Movers at destination: 44 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Pueblo → Elk Grove

Moving from Elk Grove to Pueblo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,071 road miles, heading east from California 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 $5,590 to $8,320 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 19 h 10 min.

On the Elk Grove side there are 571 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (310 of them authorized for interstate work), and 44 around Pueblo (20 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 Pueblo.

Elk Grove has a population of about 185,007 and Pueblo about 110,404. Elk Grove is considerably denser (4,193 people per square mile versus 2,019), 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 Elk Grove to Pueblo

Full-service estimate for 1,071 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,240	$2,730	$3,330
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,350	$4,090	$4,990
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,590	$6,820	$8,320
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,950	$10,910	$13,310
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,300	$15,000	$18,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,550–$2,190

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

Portable container

$1,980–$2,910

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

Full-service mover

$5,590–$8,320

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Elk Grove (origin)

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2147715
MC: 799201
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (916) 668-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grocery Outlet INC

USDOT: 700726
MC: 1528623
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95826 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (510) 338-4218 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1352052
MC: 515740
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (916) 363-3115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kolesnikov Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2884674
MC: 968513
Based in: Carmichael, CA 95608 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (916) 882-3917 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Spot Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3468186
MC: 1134665
Based in: Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 33 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (916) 995-9808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2973
MC: 127007
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95828 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (916) 381-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenline Express Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1454615
MC: 549687
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95815 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (916) 744-2811 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Carrier INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2340489
MC: 799192
Based in: Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (916) 800-1009 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 571 movers in Elk Grove

Near Pueblo (destination)

Plh Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1828818
MC: 663370
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (719) 209-7155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Port 2 Port

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3782812
MC: 1354776
Based in: Pueblo West, CO 81007 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 775-1823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hodortransports

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4258714
MC: 1651938
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (719) 671-1773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faith Bros Connex LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4258773
MC: 1651974
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (719) 924-0514 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clc Truckin

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Charlie L Cornett

USDOT: 2099889
MC: 732429
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (719) 543-6349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dams Truckingtransportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3967383
MC: 1672464
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandon Elam Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brandon Elam Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1734401
MC: 635320
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81003 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (719) 980-0094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lokono Industries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4133054
MC: 1583051
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (719) 568-5095 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 44 movers in Pueblo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elk Grove to Pueblo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a two-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,310 for a three-bedroom and $12,300 to $18,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pueblo from Elk Grove?

About 1,071 road miles (908 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 10 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 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 Elk Grove to Pueblo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. 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 Elk Grove–Pueblo corridor.