Anaheim, CA

Vail, CO → Anaheim, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Vail to Anaheim

About 880 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,040–$7,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 1,278 in Anaheim.

  • 880 miroad distance
  • 15 h 52 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,040–$7,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 880 miles (746 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 52 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,278 (560 interstate)

Reverse: Anaheim → Vail

Anaheim sits about 880 miles southwest of Vail, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to California that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,040 to $7,500 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 15 h 52 min.

On the Vail side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,278 around Anaheim (560 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 Anaheim.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Anaheim about 341,008. Anaheim is the denser city (6,895 people per square mile versus 1,028 in Vail), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Vail to Anaheim

Full-service estimate for 880 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,020 $2,460 $3,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,020 $3,690 $4,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,040 $6,140 $7,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,060 $9,830 $11,990
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,090 $13,520 $16,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,700

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

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

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

Full-service mover

$5,040–$7,500

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Vail (origin)

Prepared 2 Well LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4367759
MC
1710219
Based in
Vail, CO 81657 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Kd Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2346165
MC
1354707
Based in
Avon, CO 81620 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921650
MC
985393
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2977647
MC
1724355
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3776726
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

On-Call Mountain Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3513671
Based in
Minturn, CO 81645 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Vantia Hardwoods INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3842371
Based in
Frisco, CO 80443 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

J And G Builders LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3680558
MC
1279959
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 31 movers in Vail

Near Anaheim (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Ttl

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Nationwide Trans, Inc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1470669
MC
555361
Based in
Chino, CA 91710 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,278 movers in Anaheim

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Vail to Anaheim?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,500 for a one-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,500 for a two-bedroom, $8,060 to $11,990 for a three-bedroom and $11,090 to $16,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Anaheim from Vail?

About 880 road miles (746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 52 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 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 Vail to Anaheim?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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 Vail–Anaheim corridor.