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Scottsbluff, NE → Grand Junction, CO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Scottsbluff to Grand Junction

About 379 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,990–$4,450, delivery in 1–3 days, 21 carriers on the Scottsbluff side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 379 miroad distance
  • 7 h 14 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,990–$4,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 379 miles (321 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 14 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
21 (16 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Scottsbluff

The route from Scottsbluff, NE to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 379 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $2,990 to $4,450 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 7 h 14 min.

On the Scottsbluff side there are 21 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (16 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.

Scottsbluff has a population of about 15,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Scottsbluff is considerably denser (2,177 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. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Scottsbluff to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 379 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,520 $1,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,790 $2,190 $2,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,990 $3,650 $4,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,780 $5,830 $7,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,580 $8,020 $9,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$540–$760

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

Portable container

$1,360–$2,000

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

Full-service mover

$2,990–$4,450

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 Scottsbluff (origin)

Douglas Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3974463
MC
1486188
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (347) 749-9690 Route Verify on FMCSA

S C Blanton Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2964567
MC
6709
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (308) 633-2604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jody Shellito

Licensed interstate
USDOT
666294
MC
315220
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 641-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&a Transportation INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
896528
MC
471142
Based in
Minatate, NE 69356 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (303) 725-5880 Route Verify on FMCSA

U And U Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
626338
MC
301563
Based in
Morill, NE 69358 (22 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 635-0080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avila'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roberto Avila

USDOT
1136370
MC
480651
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 641-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montelongo Trucking & Son LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1675002
MC
1093782
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (308) 765-9849 Route Verify on FMCSA

E & M Garza LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1464695
MC
553270
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (308) 672-0849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Scottsbluff

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 Scottsbluff to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,790 to $2,670 for a one-bedroom, $2,990 to $4,450 for a two-bedroom, $4,780 to $7,120 for a three-bedroom and $6,580 to $9,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Scottsbluff?

About 379 road miles (321 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 14 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 Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,000. 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 Scottsbluff–Grand Junction corridor.