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Grand Junction, CO

Prescott, AZ → Grand Junction, CO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Prescott to Grand Junction

About 445 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 1–3 days, 32 carriers on the Prescott side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 445 miroad distance
  • 8 h 22 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,340–$4,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 445 miles (377 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 22 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
32 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Prescott

Grand Junction sits about 445 miles northeast of Prescott, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Colorado that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,340 to $4,970 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 8 h 22 min.

On the Prescott side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 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.

Prescott has a population of about 47,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Grand Junction is the denser city (1,614 people per square mile versus 931 in Prescott), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Prescott to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 445 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,340 $1,630 $1,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,010 $2,450 $2,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,340 $4,080 $4,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,350 $6,520 $7,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,360 $8,970 $10,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$610–$860

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,080

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

Full-service mover

$3,340–$4,970

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Prescott, AZ → Grand Junction, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Prescott (origin)

Bunker Sawmill LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
687189
MC
319210
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (928) 445-2374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Overall Moving Az

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4322387
MC
1686812
Based in
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (928) 277-5822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingon LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3244801
MC
1130380
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 910-6235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Run And See Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC

USDOT
3310584
MC
1051514
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 848-5561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cts

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC

USDOT
3338136
MC
1064964
Based in
Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (626) 557-5934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moore Reliable Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9230429
MC
56867896
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (480) 768-8824 Route Verify on FMCSA

McWhites North American

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC

USDOT
533395
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (928) 772-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank & Jesse James Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC

USDOT
1900966
Based in
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (928) 445-5688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Prescott

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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Other destinations from Prescott

Other origins to Grand Junction

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,010 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,340 to $4,970 for a two-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,960 for a three-bedroom and $7,360 to $10,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Prescott?

About 445 road miles (377 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 22 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 Arizona 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 Prescott to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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 Prescott–Grand Junction corridor.