Grand Junction, CO → Ventura, CA · Long-distance move
About 801 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,810–$7,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 67 carriers on the Grand Junction side and 71 in Ventura.
Ventura sits about 801 miles southwest of Grand Junction, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to California 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 $4,810 to $7,160 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 14 h 31 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 71 around Ventura (15 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 Ventura.
Grand Junction has a population of about 70,000 and Ventura about 109,914. Ventura is the denser city (5,058 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. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,920 | $2,350 | $2,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,870 | $7,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,700 | $9,390 | $11,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,580 | $12,910 | $15,750 |
$1,120–$1,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,730–$2,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,810–$7,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Junction, CO → Ventura, CA. 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.
Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Salt Lake LLC
Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Denver LLC
Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Boise LLC
Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Gj LLC
Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Bozeman LLC
Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Helena LLC
Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Whitefish LLC
Legal name: Tmt Grand Junction LLC
Legal name: John Lagomarsino
Legal name: Movegreen INC
Legal name: Cnl Transportation LLC
Legal name: Daniel Silveira
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,920 to $2,860 for a studio, $2,890 to $4,290 for a one-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,160 for a two-bedroom, $7,700 to $11,450 for a three-bedroom and $10,580 to $15,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 801 road miles (679 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 31 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into California 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 $1,120 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,550. 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–Ventura corridor.