Anchorage, AK → Boulder, CO · Cross-country move
About 2,798 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,020–$13,420, delivery in 7–14 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 120 in Boulder.
Moving from Anchorage to Boulder is a cross-country move of roughly 2,798 road miles, heading east from Alaska 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 $9,020 to $13,420 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 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Anchorage side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Boulder (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 Boulder.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Boulder about 105,689. Boulder is the denser city (4,116 people per square mile versus 171 in Anchorage), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,610 | $4,400 | $5,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,410 | $6,600 | $8,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,020 | $11,000 | $13,420 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,430 | $17,600 | $21,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,840 | $24,200 | $29,520 |
$3,920–$5,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,520–$5,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,020–$13,420
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Boulder, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
Legal name: University Of Colorado
Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC
Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC
Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,610 to $5,370 for a studio, $5,410 to $8,050 for a one-bedroom, $9,020 to $13,420 for a two-bedroom, $14,430 to $21,470 for a three-bedroom and $19,840 to $29,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,798 road miles (2,371 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,920 to $5,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,170. 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.
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 Anchorage–Boulder corridor.