Grand Junction, CO

Orlando, FL → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Orlando to Grand Junction

About 2,035 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,040–$10,480, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,200 carriers on the Orlando side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 2,035 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,040–$10,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,035 miles (1,725 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,200 (385 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Orlando

The route from Orlando, FL to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 2,035 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,040 to $10,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Orlando side there are 1,200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (385 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.

Orlando has a population of about 333,888 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Orlando is considerably denser (2,781 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. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Orlando to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 2,035 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,230 $5,150 $6,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,040 $8,590 $10,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,270 $13,740 $16,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,490 $18,900 $23,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,840–$4,010

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

Portable container

$2,840–$4,170

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

Full-service mover

$7,040–$10,480

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Orlando (origin)

Client Choice LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4147606
MC
1591558
Based in
Orlando, FL 32805 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Royal Trucking Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2534394
MC
712152
Based in
Orlando, FL 32809 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Colbert Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6899824
MC
51207034
Based in
Orlando, FL 32839 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Delco Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3124710
MC
89944
Based in
Orlando, FL 32829 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Gd Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2854652
MC
955645
Based in
Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

1st Class Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2516919
MC
873384
Based in
Orlando, FL 32809 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

LA Rosa Del Monte Express Orlando LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4270194
MC
1658272
Based in
Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Distributors Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
694372
MC
321863
Based in
Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

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Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
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

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Orlando to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,190 for a studio, $4,230 to $6,290 for a one-bedroom, $7,040 to $10,480 for a two-bedroom, $11,270 to $16,770 for a three-bedroom and $15,490 to $23,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Orlando?

About 2,035 road miles (1,725 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Florida 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 Orlando to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,840 to $4,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,840 to $4,170. 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 Orlando–Grand Junction corridor.