Mountain View, CA → Durango, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Mountain View to Durango

About 920 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,150–$7,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 308 carriers on the Mountain View side and 21 in Durango.

920 miroad distance
16 h 34 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,150–$7,6702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Mountain View, California
To: Durango, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 920 miles (780 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 34 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 308 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination: 21 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Durango → Mountain View

Durango sits about 920 miles east of Mountain View, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Colorado 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 $5,150 to $7,670 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 16 h 34 min.

On the Mountain View side there are 308 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (87 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.

Mountain View has a population of about 82,000 and Durango about 20,000. Mountain View is considerably denser (6,889 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.

Cost of moving from Mountain View to Durango

Full-service estimate for 920 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,060	$2,510	$3,070
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,090	$3,770	$4,600
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,150	$6,290	$7,670
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,250	$10,060	$12,270
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,340	$13,830	$16,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,970

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

Portable container

$1,840–$2,710

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

Full-service mover

$5,150–$7,670

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Mountain View (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3389468
MC: 1089109
Based in: San Jose, CA 95126 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3251388
MC: 1023623
Based in: Fremont, CA 94538 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3455711
MC: 1126373
Based in: San Jose, CA 95125 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2970
MC: 138953
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3488549
MC: 1147342
Based in: Newark, CA 94560 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT: 2974713
MC: 10809
Based in: San Jose, CA 95131 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Shefali Toor

USDOT: 2641089
MC: 920395
Based in: San Jose, CA 95133 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (408) 455-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT: 1464935
MC: 553377
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 308 movers in Mountain View

Near Durango (destination)

McKee Cattle Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1678358
MC: 1098617
Based in: Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (970) 749-4819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bob'S Backhoe Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bob D Creed

USDOT: 1274510
Based in: Durango, CO 81303 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (970) 259-8457 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & M Construction & Excavation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Weber

USDOT: 774005
MC: 349665
Based in: Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (44 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (970) 749-4568 Route Verify on FMCSA

Army Ant Moving Durango Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Green Apple Moving LLC

USDOT: 2303164
MC: 787466
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (505) 404-7755 Route Verify on FMCSA

Durango Trash Panda LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4278120
MC: 1662560
Based in: Hesperus, CO 81326 (16 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (918) 260-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wayne'S Towing & Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4015525
MC: 1572441
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (970) 769-9150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jm Partners

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maxco

USDOT: 1037203
MC: 927485
Based in: Ignacio, CO 81137 (21 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (970) 749-9219 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mountain Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4378958
MC: 1716216
Based in: Durango, CO 81301 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (970) 279-8322 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Durango

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mountain View to Durango?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,060 to $3,070 for a studio, $3,090 to $4,600 for a one-bedroom, $5,150 to $7,670 for a two-bedroom, $8,250 to $12,270 for a three-bedroom and $11,340 to $16,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Durango from Mountain View?

About 920 road miles (780 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 34 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Mountain View to Durango?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,840 to $2,710. 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 Mountain View–Durango corridor.