Steamboat Springs, CO

Bakersfield, CA → Steamboat Springs, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Bakersfield to Steamboat Springs

About 889 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,060–$7,540, delivery in 2–5 days, 270 carriers on the Bakersfield side and 9 in Steamboat Springs.

  • 889 miroad distance
  • 16 h 2 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,060–$7,5402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 889 miles (753 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 2 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
270 (144 interstate)
Movers at destination
9 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Steamboat Springs → Bakersfield

Steamboat Springs sits about 889 miles northeast of Bakersfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Colorado that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,060 to $7,540 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 16 h 2 min.

On the Bakersfield side there are 270 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (144 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Steamboat Springs (1 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 Steamboat Springs.

Bakersfield has a population of about 422,165 and Steamboat Springs about 13,000. Bakersfield is considerably denser (2,693 people per square mile versus 1,337), 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 California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Bakersfield to Steamboat Springs

Full-service estimate for 889 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,030 $2,470 $3,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,040 $3,710 $4,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,060 $6,180 $7,540
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,100 $9,880 $12,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,140 $13,590 $16,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,710

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

Portable container

$1,810–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$5,060–$7,540

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 Bakersfield (origin)

F B T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1662332
MC
611291
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93313 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
250 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Roadies INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2532550
MC
880258
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93307 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
141 trucks, 332 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Stevens Trucking Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
145059
MC
1418017
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93307 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Arora Enterprise INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1835079
MC
665263
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93313 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

P E I

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2051219
MC
762376
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Sidhu Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
836260
MC
457298
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Isla Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4394496
MC
1724252
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Sohi Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1587174
MC
587583
Based in
Bakersfield, CA 93313 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 270 movers in Bakersfield

Near Steamboat Springs (destination)

Conroy Moving And Storage

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3225248
Based in
Steamboat Spr, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Mountain Town Delivery Corp

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1145433
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpine Mountain Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2395123
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Ski Town Moving And Delivery INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2818644
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ski Country Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2258385
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Brstina LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2473897
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

High Stakes Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1459505
MC
551364
Based in
Hayden, CO 81639 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Mountain Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1995798
MC
708027
Based in
Yampa, CO 80483 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 9 movers in Steamboat Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bakersfield to Steamboat Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,520 for a one-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,540 for a two-bedroom, $8,100 to $12,060 for a three-bedroom and $11,140 to $16,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Steamboat Springs from Bakersfield?

About 889 road miles (753 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 2 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 California 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 Bakersfield to Steamboat Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,670. 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 Bakersfield–Steamboat Springs corridor.