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Grand Junction, CO

Tuscaloosa, AL → Grand Junction, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Tuscaloosa to Grand Junction

About 1,461 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,710–$8,490, delivery in 3–7 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 1,461 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,710–$8,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,461 miles (1,238 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
80 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Tuscaloosa

The route from Tuscaloosa, AL to Grand Junction, CO covers roughly 1,461 miles by road, a northwest-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 $5,710 to $8,490 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Tuscaloosa side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 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.

Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and Grand Junction about 70,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,609 and 1,614 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Tuscaloosa to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 1,461 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,430 $4,180 $5,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,710 $6,960 $8,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,130 $11,140 $13,590
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,560 $15,320 $18,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,970

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,420

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

Full-service mover

$5,710–$8,490

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 Tuscaloosa (origin)

Awesome Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357625
MC
1704689
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10,014 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (205) 413-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Tuscaloosa

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jst INC

USDOT
1310877
MC
652647
Based in
Northport, AL 35473 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (205) 247-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brittain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
362876
MC
214146
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (205) 345-0115 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Wrecker Service INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbs Leasing LLC

USDOT
911424
MC
606283
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (205) 345-5511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3060563
MC
72972907
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (205) 826-5463 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Alabama Postal Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301906
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2348521
MC
803764
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (205) 764-0499 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grs Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4492165
MC
1775920
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (205) 534-2027 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Tuscaloosa

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 Tuscaloosa to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,400 for a studio, $3,430 to $5,100 for a one-bedroom, $5,710 to $8,490 for a two-bedroom, $9,130 to $13,590 for a three-bedroom and $12,560 to $18,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Tuscaloosa?

About 1,461 road miles (1,238 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Alabama 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 Tuscaloosa to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,420. 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 Tuscaloosa–Grand Junction corridor.