Thornton, CO → Simi Valley, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Thornton to Simi Valley

About 1,008 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,410–$8,050, delivery in 3–7 days, 718 carriers on the Thornton side and 221 in Simi Valley.

1,008 miroad distance
18 h 5 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,410–$8,0502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Thornton, Colorado
To: Simi Valley, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,008 miles (854 straight-line)
Drive time: 18 h 5 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 718 (266 interstate)
Movers at destination: 221 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Simi Valley → Thornton

Moving from Thornton to Simi Valley is a long-distance move of roughly 1,008 road miles, heading southwest from Colorado to California.

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 $5,410 to $8,050 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 18 h 5 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 221 around Simi Valley (91 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 Simi Valley.

Thornton has a population of about 147,766 and Simi Valley about 124,861. The two cities have comparable density (3,952 and 3,045 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Thornton to Simi Valley

Full-service estimate for 1,008 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,160	$2,640	$3,220
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,250	$3,960	$4,830
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,410	$6,600	$8,050
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,650	$10,550	$12,880
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,900	$14,510	$17,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,100

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,820

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

Full-service mover

$5,410–$8,050

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

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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 Simi Valley (destination)

Synergy Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3319725
MC: 1057066
Based in: Simi Valley, CA 93065 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 38 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (805) 304-0978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3305894
MC: 1049260
Based in: Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (818) 568-7787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nittur Designs LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4394167
MC: 1724079
Based in: Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (805) 341-9266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Protech Delivery And Installation

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2719511
Based in: Moorpark, CA 93021 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (805) 292-1340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation

USDOT: 2569585
MC: 897757
Based in: Chatworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (818) 332-9701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3983945
MC: 1492541
Based in: Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (818) 993-8813 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northstar Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northstar Moving Corporation

USDOT: 1836576
MC: 665757
Based in: Northridge, CA 91324 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (800) 275-7767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air 1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1095485
MC: 1698263
Based in: Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (818) 753-6870 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 221 movers in Simi Valley

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Thornton to Simi Valley?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,160 to $3,220 for a studio, $3,250 to $4,830 for a one-bedroom, $5,410 to $8,050 for a two-bedroom, $8,650 to $12,880 for a three-bedroom and $11,900 to $17,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Simi Valley from Thornton?

About 1,008 road miles (854 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 5 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Thornton to Simi Valley?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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–Simi Valley corridor.