Navajo Express INC
- USDOT
- 202381
- MC
- 157626
- Based in
- Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 296 trucks, 303 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Thornton, CO → Paso Robles, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,069 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,580–$8,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 718 carriers on the Thornton side and 17 in Paso Robles.
The route from Thornton, CO to Paso Robles, CA covers roughly 1,069 miles by road, a west-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 $5,580 to $8,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 8 min.
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 17 around Paso Robles (9 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 Paso Robles.
Thornton has a population of about 147,766 and Paso Robles about 32,000. Thornton is considerably denser (3,952 people per square mile versus 1,582), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,350 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,810 | $8,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,940 | $10,900 | $13,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,290 | $14,980 | $18,280 |
$1,550–$2,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,970–$2,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,580–$8,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Thornton, CO → Paso Robles, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,230 to $3,320 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,580 to $8,310 for a two-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,290 for a three-bedroom and $12,290 to $18,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,069 road miles (906 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 8 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. 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.
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–Paso Robles corridor.