Thornton, CO → Danbury, CT · Cross-country move

Movers from Thornton to Danbury

About 1,939 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,210–$10,730, delivery in 5–10 days, 718 carriers on the Thornton side and 135 in Danbury.

1,939 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,210–$10,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Thornton, Colorado
To: Danbury, Connecticut
Road distance: ≈ 1,939 miles (1,643 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 718 (266 interstate)
Movers at destination: 135 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Danbury → Thornton

Moving from Thornton to Danbury is a cross-country move of roughly 1,939 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Connecticut.

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 $7,210 to $10,730 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 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Thornton side there are 718 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (266 of them authorized for interstate work), and 135 around Danbury (97 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 Danbury.

Thornton has a population of about 147,766 and Danbury about 87,000. Thornton is considerably denser (3,952 people per square mile versus 2,059), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Thornton to Danbury

Full-service estimate for 1,939 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,880	$3,520	$4,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,330	$5,280	$6,440
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,210	$8,790	$10,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,540	$14,070	$17,170
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,870	$19,350	$23,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,740–$3,870

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

Portable container

$2,750–$4,040

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

Full-service mover

$7,210–$10,730

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Thornton (origin)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 202381
MC: 157626
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT: 145556
MC: 142969
Based in: Denver, CO 80229 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pfc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC

USDOT: 4302538
MC: 1675847
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (720) 427-3226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denver Intermodal Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 466144
MC: 273706
Based in: Denver, CO 80239 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (303) 371-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3190181
MC: 135191
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3300844
MC: 1047129
Based in: Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bear Logistics Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3483705
MC: 1144340
Based in: Denver, CO 80238 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 52 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (941) 704-3189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 652182
MC: 305711
Based in: Henderson, CO 80640 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (303) 288-2233 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 718 movers in Thornton

Near Danbury (destination)

Werner Final Mile

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 1452227
MC: 575560
Based in: Monroe, CT 06468 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (203) 820-3955 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Support Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 973901
MC: 413112
Based in: Patterson, NY 12563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 294 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (845) 306-3200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy Relocation & Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Clancy Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 265038
MC: 76840
Based in: Patterson, NY 12563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (845) 878-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lil Petes Automotive 2 INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3146309
MC: 1518249
Based in: Brewster, NY 10509 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 28 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (845) 287-0139 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murphy Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armagh Transport LLC

USDOT: 2633811
MC: 934607
Based in: Brewster, NY 10509 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (866) 719-4209 Route Verify on FMCSA

Continuum International Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 601324
MC: 289773
Based in: Brookfield, CT 06804 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (203) 740-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grand Prix Motors INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 735423
MC: 608106
Based in: Danbury, CT 06810 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (203) 743-3737 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Licensed interstate

Legal name: A&d Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3282814
MC: 1038181
Based in: Danbury, CT 06810 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (203) 300-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 135 movers in Danbury

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Thornton to Danbury?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,880 to $4,290 for a studio, $4,330 to $6,440 for a one-bedroom, $7,210 to $10,730 for a two-bedroom, $11,540 to $17,170 for a three-bedroom and $15,870 to $23,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Danbury from Thornton?

About 1,939 road miles (1,643 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Colorado into Connecticut 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 Thornton to Danbury?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,740 to $3,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,750 to $4,040. 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 Thornton–Danbury corridor.