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Grand Junction, CO

Temecula, CA → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Temecula to Grand Junction

About 724 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,830, delivery in 2–5 days, 102 carriers on the Temecula side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 724 miroad distance
  • 13 h 11 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,590–$6,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 724 miles (613 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 11 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
102 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Temecula

The route from Temecula, CA to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 724 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $4,590 to $6,830 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 13 h 11 min.

On the Temecula side there are 102 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 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.

Temecula has a population of about 114,865 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Temecula is considerably denser (2,949 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 Temecula to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 724 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,840 $2,240 $2,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,750 $3,360 $4,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,590 $5,600 $6,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,340 $8,950 $10,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,090 $12,310 $15,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

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

Portable container

$1,670–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$4,590–$6,830

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 Temecula (origin)

Lacedaemon Distributions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3726885
MC
1314053
Based in
Temecula, CA 92592 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (951) 553-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4316695
MC
1683488
Based in
Temecula, CA 92590 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (951) 834-3539 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA & Ukh LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3704517
MC
1297579
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Temecula Valley

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Transistions INC

USDOT
4055879
MC
1537960
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (951) 561-3449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bald Eagle Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Burg

USDOT
675983
MC
315464
Based in
Fallbrook, CA 92028 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (949) 874-8222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arriaza Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1864862
MC
674258
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (909) 717-8115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hcc Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Radu Danciu

USDOT
2588395
MC
907553
Based in
Menifee, CA 92584 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (661) 414-2752 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 102 movers in Temecula

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 Temecula to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,100 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,830 for a two-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,920 for a three-bedroom and $10,090 to $15,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Temecula?

About 724 road miles (613 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 11 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 Temecula to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,670 to $2,450. 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 Temecula–Grand Junction corridor.