Gainesville, FL → Pueblo, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Gainesville to Pueblo

About 1,655 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,410–$9,540, delivery in 5–10 days, 151 carriers on the Gainesville side and 44 in Pueblo.

1,655 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,410–$9,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Gainesville, Florida
To: Pueblo, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,655 miles (1,402 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 151 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 44 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Pueblo → Gainesville

Moving from Gainesville to Pueblo is a cross-country move of roughly 1,655 road miles, heading northwest from Florida 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 $6,410 to $9,540 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Gainesville side there are 151 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 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.

Gainesville has a population of about 148,671 and Pueblo about 110,404. The two cities have comparable density (2,232 and 2,019 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Gainesville to Pueblo

Full-service estimate for 1,655 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,570	$3,130	$3,820
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,850	$4,690	$5,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,410	$7,820	$9,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,260	$12,510	$15,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,110	$17,210	$20,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,300–$3,250

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

Portable container

$2,500–$3,670

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

Full-service mover

$6,410–$9,540

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 Gainesville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Golden Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 1669783
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (352) 372-0300 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 College Brothers Of Gainesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shirley Franchises LLC

USDOT: 4063852
MC: 1542498
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (855) 668-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ox Strong Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ox Strong Moving LLC

USDOT: 3588230
MC: 1251688
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32609 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (352) 665-7784 Route Verify on FMCSA

24 Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 24 Truckin LLC

USDOT: 1788284
MC: 651428
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32641 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (352) 664-8335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Wealth Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4139980
MC: 1587146
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32601 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (980) 556-6497 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pearce Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2280265
MC: 778971
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32607 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (352) 681-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

To N' From Relocation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4261564
MC: 1653529
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32606 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunbelt Moving & Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2799474
MC: 934972
Based in: Gainesville, FL 32608 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (352) 375-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 151 movers in Gainesville

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

Tips for this move

Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Pueblo accordingly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Gainesville to Pueblo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,820 for a studio, $3,850 to $5,720 for a one-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a two-bedroom, $10,260 to $15,270 for a three-bedroom and $14,110 to $20,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pueblo from Gainesville?

About 1,655 road miles (1,402 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Florida 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 Gainesville to Pueblo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,300 to $3,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,500 to $3,670. 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 Gainesville–Pueblo corridor.