Grand Junction, CO

Yonkers, NY → Grand Junction, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Yonkers to Grand Junction

About 2,158 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,940–$11,810, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,152 carriers on the Yonkers side and 67 in Grand Junction.

  • 2,158 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,940–$11,8102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,158 miles (1,829 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,152 (1,091 interstate)
Movers at destination
67 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Junction → Yonkers

Grand Junction sits about 2,158 miles west of Yonkers, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York 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 $7,940 to $11,810 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 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Yonkers side there are 2,152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,091 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.

Yonkers has a population of about 212,603 and Grand Junction about 70,000. Yonkers is considerably denser (11,754 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Yonkers to Grand Junction

Full-service estimate for 2,158 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,170 $3,870 $4,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,760 $5,810 $7,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,940 $9,680 $11,810
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,700 $15,490 $18,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,460 $21,290 $25,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,970–$4,190

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

Portable container

$2,950–$4,330

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

Full-service mover

$7,940–$11,810

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 Yonkers (origin)

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1854436
MC
671325
Based in
New York, NY 10472 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4307255
Based in
Yonkers, NY 10701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Dell Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
86580
MC
729893
Based in
Port Washington, NY 11050 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
83 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Angel Spirit INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2882215
MC
967265
Based in
Garfield, NJ 07026 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Accurate Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2369201
MC
871974
Based in
Moonachie, NJ 07074 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
62 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

G & E Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
936988
MC
1624316
Based in
Paterson, NJ 07504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

LA Rosa Del Monte Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
25982
MC
134689
Based in
Yonkers, NY 10710 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 2,152 movers in Yonkers

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 Yonkers to Grand Junction?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,170 to $4,720 for a studio, $4,760 to $7,090 for a one-bedroom, $7,940 to $11,810 for a two-bedroom, $12,700 to $18,890 for a three-bedroom and $17,460 to $25,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Junction from Yonkers?

About 2,158 road miles (1,829 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 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 New York 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 Yonkers to Grand Junction?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,970 to $4,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,950 to $4,330. 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 Yonkers–Grand Junction corridor.