Grand Junction, CO → Austin, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,018 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,150, delivery in 3–7 days, 67 carriers on the Grand Junction side and 868 in Austin.
Moving from Grand Junction to Austin is a long-distance move of roughly 1,018 road miles, heading southeast from Colorado to Texas.
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 $4,810 to $7,150 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 18 h 15 min.
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 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.
Grand Junction has a population of about 70,000 and Austin about 1 million. Austin is the denser city (3,007 people per square mile versus 1,614 in Grand Junction), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,350 | $2,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,880 | $3,520 | $4,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,860 | $7,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,690 | $9,380 | $11,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,580 | $12,900 | $15,740 |
$1,500–$2,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,810–$7,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Junction, CO → Austin, TX. 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 $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,880 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,150 for a two-bedroom, $7,690 to $11,440 for a three-bedroom and $10,580 to $15,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,018 road miles (863 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 15 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,500 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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–Austin corridor.