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Grand Junction, CO

Waterbury, CT → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Waterbury to Grand Junction

About 2,202 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,670–$11,410, delivery in 7–14 days, 170 carriers on the Waterbury side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 2,202 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,670–$11,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,202 miles (1,866 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
170 (99 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Waterbury

Moving from Waterbury to Grand Junction is a cross-country move of roughly 2,202 road miles, heading west from Connecticut to Colorado.

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 $7,670 to $11,410 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 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Waterbury side there are 170 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (99 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.

Waterbury has a population of about 115,771 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Waterbury is considerably denser (4,014 people per square mile versus 1,614), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Waterbury to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 2,202 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,600 $5,610 $6,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,670 $9,350 $11,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,270 $14,960 $18,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,870 $20,570 $25,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,010–$4,250

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

Portable container

$2,990–$4,390

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

Full-service mover

$7,670–$11,410

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 Waterbury (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57911
MC
179376
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 250-5130 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408453
MC
1100215
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (860) 778-6007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC

USDOT
175772
MC
153461
Based in
Southington, CT 06489 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (860) 628-6373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4245583
MC
1644874
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (203) 817-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285714
MC
1039635
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (833) 668-3978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Industrial Riggers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27842
MC
140204
Based in
Waterbury, CT 06704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 573-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1539801
MC
847413
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (203) 626-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
978755
MC
506916
Based in
Berlin, CT 06037 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (860) 770-8396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 170 movers in Waterbury

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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Other origins to Grand Junction

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,070 to $4,560 for a studio, $4,600 to $6,850 for a one-bedroom, $7,670 to $11,410 for a two-bedroom, $12,270 to $18,250 for a three-bedroom and $16,870 to $25,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Waterbury?

About 2,202 road miles (1,866 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 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 Connecticut 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 Waterbury to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,010 to $4,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,990 to $4,390. 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 Waterbury–Grand Junction corridor.