Grand Junction, CO → Aspen, CO · Short-haul move
About 110 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,130–$3,170, delivery in 1–2 days, 67 carriers on the Grand Junction side and 29 in Aspen.
Moving from Grand Junction to Aspen is a short-haul move of roughly 110 road miles, heading east within Colorado.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,130 and $3,170, before packing or storage.
On the Grand Junction side there are 67 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 of them authorized for interstate work), and 29 around Aspen (9 interstate). For an in-state 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 Aspen.
Grand Junction has a population of about 70,000 and Aspen about 7,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,614 and 1,813 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,690 | $5,720 | $6,980 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,120–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,130–$3,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Junction, CO → Aspen, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,130 to $3,170 for a two-bedroom, $3,410 to $5,080 for a three-bedroom and $4,690 to $6,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 110 road miles (93 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Grand Junction and Aspen are in Colorado, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,120 to $1,640. 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.
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 Grand Junction–Aspen corridor.