Garden Grove, CA → Longmont, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden Grove to Longmont

About 985 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,340–$7,950, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 80 in Longmont.

985 miroad distance
17 h 41 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,340–$7,9502-bedroom estimate

Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Garden Grove, California
To: Longmont, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 985 miles (835 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 41 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination: 80 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Longmont → Garden Grove

Longmont sits about 985 miles northeast of Garden Grove, 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 $5,340 to $7,950 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 41 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 80 around Longmont (21 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 Longmont.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Longmont about 100,109. Garden Grove is considerably denser (9,553 people per square mile versus 3,434), 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 Longmont

Full-service estimate for 985 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,140	$2,610	$3,180
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,210	$3,910	$4,770
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,340	$6,510	$7,950
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,550	$10,420	$12,720
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,750	$14,330	$17,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,460–$2,060

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

Portable container

$1,900–$2,790

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

Full-service mover

$5,340–$7,950

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Garden Grove, CA → Longmont, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

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

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Weber Distribution LLC

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

Call (909) 214-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

Near Longmont (destination)

Mgl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2589879
MC: 908286
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (303) 952-1823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842456
MC: 56178
Based in: Lafayette, CO 80026 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497243
MC: 1153031
Based in: Longmont, CO 80501 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Enriquez Landscaping

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maria Soto

USDOT: 2889297
MC: 970437
Based in: Longmont, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (720) 436-1796 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shire Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 5953507
MC: 57519933
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (970) 692-1414 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boss Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1551309
MC: 576204
Based in: Longmont, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (303) 912-8823 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & M Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3423774
MC: 1107464
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (720) 442-2385 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&g Services

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3543592
MC: 1221302
Based in: Firestone, CO 80504 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 335-9523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Longmont

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Longmont if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

Near Garden Grove

Near Longmont

Related routes

Other destinations from Garden Grove

Other origins to Longmont

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Longmont?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,180 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,770 for a one-bedroom, $5,340 to $7,950 for a two-bedroom, $8,550 to $12,720 for a three-bedroom and $11,750 to $17,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Longmont from Garden Grove?

About 985 road miles (835 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 41 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 Longmont?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 to $2,790. 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–Longmont corridor.