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Grand Junction, CO

Santa Cruz, CA → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Cruz to Grand Junction

About 881 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,040–$7,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Cruz side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 881 miroad distance
  • 15 h 53 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,040–$7,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 881 miles (747 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 53 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Santa Cruz

Moving from Santa Cruz to Grand Junction is a long-distance move of roughly 881 road miles, heading east from California to Colorado.

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 $5,040 to $7,500 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 15 h 53 min.

On the Santa Cruz side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Santa Cruz has a population of about 62,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Santa Cruz is considerably denser (4,942 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. 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 Santa Cruz to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 881 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,020 $2,460 $3,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,020 $3,690 $4,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,040 $6,150 $7,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,070 $9,840 $12,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,090 $13,530 $16,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,700

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

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

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

Full-service mover

$5,040–$7,500

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 Santa Cruz (origin)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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 Santa Cruz to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,500 for a one-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,500 for a two-bedroom, $8,070 to $12,000 for a three-bedroom and $11,090 to $16,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Santa Cruz?

About 881 road miles (747 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 53 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 Santa Cruz to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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 Santa Cruz–Grand Junction corridor.