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Aspen, CO → San Marcos, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Aspen to San Marcos

About 966 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,670–$6,950, delivery in 2–5 days, 29 carriers on the Aspen side and 94 in San Marcos.

  • 966 miroad distance
  • 17 h 21 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,670–$6,9502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 966 miles (819 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 21 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
29 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
94 (22 interstate)

Reverse: San Marcos → Aspen

The route from Aspen, CO to San Marcos, TX covers roughly 966 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,670 to $6,950 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 17 h 21 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 94 around San Marcos (22 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 San Marcos.

Aspen has a population of about 7,000 and San Marcos about 72,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,813 and 1,738 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Aspen to San Marcos

Full-service estimate for 966 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,870 $2,280 $2,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,800 $3,420 $4,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,670 $5,700 $6,950
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,480 $9,120 $11,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,280 $12,540 $15,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,440–$2,040

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

Portable container

$1,880–$2,770

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

Full-service mover

$4,670–$6,950

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 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
Call (605) 553-3429 Route Verify on FMCSA

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Columbine Storage Center INC

USDOT
651463
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (970) 925-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alpine Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
3367776
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 925-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aspen Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: 237 Ams LLC

USDOT
1791781
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (970) 927-4900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haul It All Store It All

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Steury & Associates

USDOT
3309092
Based in
Snowmass, CO 81654 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 787-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (770) 709-8730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmar Lewis Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jeff Lewis

USDOT
1769840
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (970) 927-3173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cadogan Tate Aspen

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Olde Towne Antiques Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
888572
MC
392360
Based in
Carbondale, CO 81623 (18 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (970) 384-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 29 movers in Aspen

Near San Marcos (destination)

C Ranch Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2991875
MC
1167029
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (512) 954-7964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bobcat Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bobcat Movers LLC

USDOT
3659947
MC
1264932
Based in
San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (512) 943-7689 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hank Dewitt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1834622
MC
737654
Based in
San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (619) 246-6391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blackstar Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kidd Logistics LLC

USDOT
3642789
MC
1252496
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (737) 312-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mj Transport Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4437014
MC
1746652
Based in
San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck
USDOT registered
2025
Call (512) 994-9589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kathwa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2175568
MC
914576
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (571) 524-0068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cap City Movers LLC

USDOT
4039461
MC
1528182
Based in
Uhland, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (512) 590-1972 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Fast Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4391970
MC
1723014
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (737) 378-7383 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 94 movers in San Marcos

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Aspen to San Marcos?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,870 to $2,780 for a studio, $2,800 to $4,170 for a one-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,950 for a two-bedroom, $7,480 to $11,130 for a three-bedroom and $10,280 to $15,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Marcos from Aspen?

About 966 road miles (819 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 21 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Texas 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 Aspen to San Marcos?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,440 to $2,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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–San Marcos corridor.