Boulder, CO

Aspen, CO → Boulder, CO · Short-haul move

Movers from Aspen to Boulder

About 120 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,170–$3,230, delivery in 1–2 days, 29 carriers on the Aspen side and 120 in Boulder.

  • 120 miroad distance
  • 2 h 46 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,170–$3,2302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Lee Coursey · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 120 miles (102 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 46 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Colorado)
Movers at origin
29 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
120 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Boulder → Aspen

Moving from Aspen to Boulder is a short-haul move of roughly 120 road miles, heading northeast within Colorado.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 46 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,170 and $3,230, before packing or storage.

On the Aspen side there are 29 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Boulder (30 interstate). For an in-state 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.

Aspen has a population of about 7,000 and Boulder about 105,689. Boulder is the denser city (4,116 people per square mile versus 1,813 in Aspen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Aspen to Boulder

Full-service estimate for 120 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,330 $1,620 $1,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,330 $1,620 $1,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,170 $2,650 $3,230
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,480 $4,240 $5,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,780 $5,830 $7,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$270–$390

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

Portable container

$1,130–$1,660

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

Full-service mover

$2,170–$3,230

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Aspen, CO → Boulder, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Aspen (origin)

Aspen Waste Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4333391
MC
1692201
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
651463
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3367776
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Aspen Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1791781
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Haul It All Store It All

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3309092
Based in
Snowmass, CO 81654 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Form 44 Construction Management

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4252901
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jmar Lewis Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1769840
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Cadogan Tate Aspen

Licensed interstate
USDOT
888572
MC
392360
Based in
Carbondale, CO 81623 (18 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 29 movers in Aspen

Near Boulder (destination)

Cu

Interstate carrier
USDOT
364146
Based in
Boulder, CO 80303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Gmx Transline INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2560715
MC
89066
Based in
Superior, CO 80027 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Insaf Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3771550
MC
1346496
Based in
Westminster, CO 80023 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Boulder

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2629937
MC
915118
Based in
Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Americanmoving Com

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1253812
MC
491486
Based in
Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842456
MC
56178
Based in
Lafayette, CO 80026 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3497243
MC
1153031
Based in
Longmont, CO 80501 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Hero Haul

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4342532
MC
1696908
Based in
Arvada, CO 80007 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 120 movers in Boulder

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Aspen to Boulder?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,170 to $3,230 for a two-bedroom, $3,480 to $5,170 for a three-bedroom and $4,780 to $7,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boulder from Aspen?

About 120 road miles (102 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Aspen and Boulder are in Colorado, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Aspen to Boulder?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $270 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. 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 Aspen–Boulder corridor.