Lakewood, CO → Garden Grove, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lakewood to Garden Grove

About 967 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,290–$7,870, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,122 carriers on the Lakewood side and 1,390 in Garden Grove.

967 miroad distance
17 h 22 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,290–$7,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lakewood, Colorado
To: Garden Grove, California
Road distance: ≈ 967 miles (819 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 22 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,122 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,390 (601 interstate)

Reverse: Garden Grove → Lakewood

Garden Grove sits about 967 miles southwest of Lakewood, 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 $5,290 to $7,870 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 17 h 22 min.

On the Lakewood side there are 1,122 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (405 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,390 around Garden Grove (601 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 Garden Grove.

Lakewood has a population of about 156,927 and Garden Grove about 170,455. Garden Grove is the denser city (9,553 people per square mile versus 3,586 in Lakewood), 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.

Cost of moving from Lakewood to Garden Grove

Full-service estimate for 967 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,120	$2,580	$3,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,170	$3,870	$4,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,290	$6,450	$7,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,460	$10,320	$12,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,640	$14,190	$17,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,440–$2,040

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,770

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

Full-service mover

$5,290–$7,870

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 Lakewood (origin)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT: 145556
MC: 142969
Based in: Denver, CO 80229 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 22520
MC: 378084
Based in: Englewood, CO 80110 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 135 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 761-3195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pfc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC

USDOT: 4302538
MC: 1675847
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (720) 427-3226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300844
MC: 1047129
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bear Logistics Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3483705
MC: 1144340
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (941) 704-3189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bts Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3115238
MC: 84879
Based in: Denver, CO 80231 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (720) 825-5315 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,122 movers in Lakewood

Near Garden Grove (destination)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 629013
MC: 324282
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2247083
Based in: Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1069767
MC: 445668
Based in: Long Beach, CA 90805 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2483381
MC: 859536
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Weber Distribution LLC

USDOT: 57459
MC: 41665
Based in: Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (909) 214-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Garden Grove if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lakewood to Garden Grove?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,290 to $7,870 for a two-bedroom, $8,460 to $12,590 for a three-bedroom and $11,640 to $17,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden Grove from Lakewood?

About 967 road miles (819 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 22 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lakewood to Garden Grove?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,440 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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 Lakewood–Garden Grove corridor.