Colorado Springs, CO

Garden Grove, CA → Colorado Springs, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden Grove to Colorado Springs

About 960 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,270–$7,840, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 247 in Colorado Springs.

  • 960 miroad distance
  • 17 h 15 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,270–$7,8402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 960 miles (814 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 15 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination
247 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Colorado Springs → Garden Grove

Moving from Garden Grove to Colorado Springs is a long-distance move of roughly 960 road miles, heading northeast 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 $5,270 to $7,840 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 17 h 15 min.

On the Garden Grove side there are 1,390 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (601 of them authorized for interstate work), and 247 around Colorado Springs (70 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 Colorado Springs.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Colorado Springs about 494,743. Garden Grove is considerably denser (9,553 people per square mile versus 2,451), 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 Garden Grove to Colorado Springs

Full-service estimate for 960 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,110 $2,570 $3,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,160 $3,860 $4,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,270 $6,430 $7,840
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,430 $10,280 $12,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,590 $14,140 $17,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,440–$2,030

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,760

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

Full-service mover

$5,270–$7,840

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 Garden Grove (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57459
MC
41665
Based in
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

Near Colorado Springs (destination)

Goodwill Of Colorado

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
733591
MC
554386
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
44799
MC
136490
Based in
Colorado Sprgs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
87 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Taylor Farms Colorado INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
332102
MC
221626
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
997991
MC
432223
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Arrow Moving & Storage Of Colorado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1247388
MC
476768
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Knob Hill Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138185
MC
97409
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3590162
MC
1215756
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Colorado Air Cargo INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
66588
MC
129188
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 247 movers in Colorado Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Colorado Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,700 for a one-bedroom, $5,270 to $7,840 for a two-bedroom, $8,430 to $12,540 for a three-bedroom and $11,590 to $17,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Colorado Springs from Garden Grove?

About 960 road miles (814 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 15 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 Garden Grove to Colorado Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,440 to $2,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,760. 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 Garden Grove–Colorado Springs corridor.