Huntington Beach, CA → Durango, CO · Long-distance move
About 732 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,610–$6,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,020 carriers on the Huntington Beach side and 21 in Durango.
Moving from Huntington Beach to Durango is a long-distance move of roughly 732 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 $4,610 to $6,860 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 13 h 19 min.
On the Huntington Beach side there are 1,020 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (430 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Durango (10 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 Durango.
Huntington Beach has a population of about 191,451 and Durango about 20,000. Huntington Beach is considerably denser (7,360 people per square mile versus 1,293), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,840 | $2,250 | $2,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,370 | $4,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,610 | $5,620 | $6,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,380 | $9,000 | $10,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,140 | $12,370 | $15,090 |
$1,050–$1,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,670–$2,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,610–$6,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Huntington Beach, CA → Durango, 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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Bob D Creed
Legal name: Andy Weber
Legal name: Green Apple Moving LLC
Legal name: Maxco
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,740 for a studio, $2,770 to $4,120 for a one-bedroom, $4,610 to $6,860 for a two-bedroom, $7,380 to $10,980 for a three-bedroom and $10,140 to $15,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 732 road miles (620 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 19 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,050 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,460. 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 Huntington Beach–Durango corridor.