Grand Junction, CO

Wasilla, AK → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Wasilla to Grand Junction

About 2,732 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,900–$13,240, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Wasilla side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 2,732 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,900–$13,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,732 miles (2,315 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
49 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Wasilla

Grand Junction sits about 2,732 miles southeast of Wasilla, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Colorado that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,900 to $13,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Wasilla side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 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.

Wasilla has a population of about 11,000 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Grand Junction is the denser city (1,614 people per square mile versus 730 in Wasilla), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wasilla to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 2,732 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,300
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,340 $6,510 $7,950
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,900 $10,850 $13,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,240 $17,370 $21,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,580 $23,880 $29,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,860–$5,450

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

Portable container

$3,460–$5,090

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

Full-service mover

$8,900–$13,240

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 Wasilla (origin)

Wolverine Supply INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1655110
MC
1792360
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Ace Towing And Recovery

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1715813
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Steel Creek Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3514154
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Patriot Logistics Ak LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4288655
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Fubar Equipment LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1633017
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Structure Relocation

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1640866
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alaska Transportation Equipment Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2445510
MC
843873
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

C C Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1104976
Based in
Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 49 movers in Wasilla

Near Grand Junction (destination)

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Mesa Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
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

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
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

All 67 movers in Grand Junction

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wasilla to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,560 to $5,300 for a studio, $5,340 to $7,950 for a one-bedroom, $8,900 to $13,240 for a two-bedroom, $14,240 to $21,190 for a three-bedroom and $19,580 to $29,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Wasilla?

About 2,732 road miles (2,315 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska 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 Wasilla to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,860 to $5,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,090. 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 Wasilla–Grand Junction corridor.