Aspen Waste Services LLC
- 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
Aspen, CO → Lancaster, CA · Long-distance move
About 824 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 29 carriers on the Aspen side and 105 in Lancaster.
The route from Aspen, CO to Lancaster, CA covers roughly 824 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,880 to $7,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 54 min.
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 105 around Lancaster (57 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 Lancaster.
Aspen has a population of about 7,000 and Lancaster about 170,084. The two cities have comparable density (1,813 and 1,840 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,880 | $5,950 | $7,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,800 | $9,520 | $11,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,730 | $13,080 | $15,960 |
$1,150–$1,620
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,580
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,880–$7,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aspen, CO → Lancaster, CA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,260 for a two-bedroom, $7,800 to $11,610 for a three-bedroom and $10,730 to $15,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 824 road miles (698 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 54 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Colorado into California 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 $1,150 to $1,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,580. 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 Aspen–Lancaster corridor.