Bend, OR → Boulder, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,024 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,060–$7,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 51 carriers on the Bend side and 120 in Boulder.
The route from Bend, OR to Boulder, CO covers roughly 1,024 miles by road, a east-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 $5,060 to $7,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 21 min.
On the Bend side there are 51 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (27 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.
Bend has a population of about 107,342 and Boulder about 105,689. Boulder is the denser city (4,116 people per square mile versus 2,952 in Bend), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,020 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,700 | $4,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,060 | $6,170 | $7,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,090 | $9,870 | $12,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,130 | $13,570 | $16,550 |
$1,500–$2,120
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,060–$7,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bend, OR → 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: Cascade Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Morgan W Parker LLC
Legal name: Live Junkless LLC
Legal name: Genesis Acquisition Company 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 $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,520 for a two-bedroom, $8,090 to $12,040 for a three-bedroom and $11,130 to $16,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,024 road miles (868 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 21 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Oregon 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 $1,500 to $2,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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 Bend–Boulder corridor.