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Grand Junction, CO

Idaho Falls, ID → Grand Junction, CO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Idaho Falls to Grand Junction

About 417 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,210–$4,770, delivery in 1–3 days, 81 carriers on the Idaho Falls side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 417 miroad distance
  • 7 h 53 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,210–$4,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 417 miles (353 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 53 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (67 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Idaho Falls

The route from Idaho Falls, ID to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 417 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,210 to $4,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 53 min.

On the Idaho Falls side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (67 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Grand Junction (30 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 Grand Junction.

Idaho Falls has a population of about 68,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Idaho Falls is considerably denser (2,440 people per square mile versus 1,614), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Idaho, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Idaho Falls to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 417 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,280 $1,560 $1,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,920 $2,350 $2,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,210 $3,910 $4,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,130 $6,260 $7,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,050 $8,600 $10,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$580–$820

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

Portable container

$1,390–$2,050

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

Full-service mover

$3,210–$4,770

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

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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 Idaho Falls (origin)

Eagle Eye Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
703047
MC
325275
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (208) 656-7336 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roamer Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2440532
MC
841900
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (208) 821-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverbend Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4029917
MC
1522242
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (208) 534-7865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interwest Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
205985
MC
743698
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1981
Call (208) 523-8989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pocono Coast West LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2154977
MC
749168
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (208) 552-7785 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jay Transport INC

USDOT
278984
MC
446913
Based in
Rigby, ID 83442 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (208) 523-5134 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cci Transport & Crane INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604468
MC
291186
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (208) 524-2244 Route Verify on FMCSA

Purple Sage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
553451
MC
273602
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (208) 524-8340 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Idaho Falls

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Salt Lake LLC

USDOT
2251528
MC
770182
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Denver LLC

USDOT
2251521
MC
770150
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Boise LLC

USDOT
2251534
MC
770189
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Gj LLC

USDOT
2203660
MC
769032
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Bozeman LLC

USDOT
3280346
MC
1037031
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Helena LLC

USDOT
3280355
MC
1037035
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mesa Moving And Storage Whitefish LLC

USDOT
3280340
MC
1037024
Based in
Grand Jct, CO 81505 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 242-1565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Grand Junction LLC

USDOT
4281705
MC
1664544
Based in
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (970) 361-3044 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Idaho Falls to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,910 for a studio, $1,920 to $2,860 for a one-bedroom, $3,210 to $4,770 for a two-bedroom, $5,130 to $7,630 for a three-bedroom and $7,050 to $10,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Idaho Falls?

About 417 road miles (353 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Idaho 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 Idaho Falls to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $580 to $820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,050. 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 Idaho Falls–Grand Junction corridor.