Vail, CO → Orlando, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Vail to Orlando

About 1,918 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,850–$10,190, delivery in 5–10 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 1,200 in Orlando.

1,918 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,850–$10,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Vail, Colorado
To: Orlando, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 1,918 miles (1,626 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,200 (385 interstate)

Reverse: Orlando → Vail

Moving from Vail to Orlando is a cross-country move of roughly 1,918 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Florida.

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 $6,850 to $10,190 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

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 1,200 around Orlando (385 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 Orlando.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Orlando about 333,888. Orlando is the denser city (2,781 people per square mile versus 1,028 in Vail), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Vail to Orlando

Full-service estimate for 1,918 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,740	$3,340	$4,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,110	$5,010	$6,110
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,850	$8,350	$10,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,960	$13,360	$16,300
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,070	$18,380	$22,420

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,720–$3,840

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

Portable container

$2,730–$4,020

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

Full-service mover

$6,850–$10,190

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

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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

Call (918) 441-7325 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (508) 685-4861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 35d Majestic Movers LLC

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

Call (970) 468-8815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Sumco Ventures INC

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

Call (970) 485-0912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Kaska Companies INC

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

Call (651) 248-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 393-0475 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 468-2684 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 409-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Vail

Near Orlando (destination)

Client Choice LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4147606
MC: 1591558
Based in: Orlando, FL 32805 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 74 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (401) 865-9434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Royal Trucking Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2534394
MC: 712152
Based in: Orlando, FL 32809 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (407) 600-2339 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colbert Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6899824
MC: 51207034
Based in: Orlando, FL 32839 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (888) 800-0851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delco Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3124710
MC: 89944
Based in: Orlando, FL 32829 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (321) 400-5431 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gd Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2854652
MC: 955645
Based in: Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (407) 258-3015 Route Verify on FMCSA

1st Class Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 123 Moving Solutions INC

USDOT: 2516919
MC: 873384
Based in: Orlando, FL 32809 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (407) 456-7668 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Rosa Del Monte Express Orlando LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4270194
MC: 1658272
Based in: Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (407) 859-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Distributors Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 694372
MC: 321863
Based in: Orlando, FL 32824 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (407) 851-1615 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,200 movers in Orlando

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,740 to $4,080 for a studio, $4,110 to $6,110 for a one-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,190 for a two-bedroom, $10,960 to $16,300 for a three-bedroom and $15,070 to $22,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Orlando from Vail?

About 1,918 road miles (1,626 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Florida 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 Orlando?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,720 to $3,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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–Orlando corridor.