Boulder, CO → Grand Island, NE · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Boulder to Grand Island

About 434 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,190–$4,750, delivery in 1–3 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 85 in Grand Island.

434 miroad distance
8 h 11 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,190–$4,7502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Boulder, Colorado
To: Grand Island, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 434 miles (367 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 11 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (30 interstate)
Movers at destination: 85 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Island → Boulder

Grand Island sits about 434 miles east of Boulder, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Nebraska that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,190 to $4,750 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 11 min.

On the Boulder side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.

Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Grand Island about 53,000. Boulder is considerably denser (4,116 people per square mile versus 1,764), 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 Nebraska than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Boulder to Grand Island

Full-service estimate for 434 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,280	$1,560	$1,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,910	$2,340	$2,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,190	$3,890	$4,750
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,110	$6,230	$7,600
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,020	$8,560	$10,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$600–$840

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

Portable container

$1,410–$2,070

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

Full-service mover

$3,190–$4,750

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Boulder (origin)

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

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

Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (303) 482-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (720) 707-9195 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Boulder

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC

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

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanmoving Com

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC

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

Call (720) 651-8337 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Route Verify on FMCSA

Hero Haul

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC

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

Call (888) 864-8394 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Boulder

Near Grand Island (destination)

Grand Island Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Grand Island Express INC

USDOT: 54988
MC: 135283
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 158 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (308) 384-8555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tom'S Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1174681
MC: 471083
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (308) 383-1665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yeral R Menendez

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC

USDOT: 2548189
MC: 887320
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (308) 675-1026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunset Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4227519
MC: 1635024
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (308) 850-6592 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2370201
MC: 813134
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (308) 384-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amp Works LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2540706
MC: 1671268
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (308) 690-6259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mack Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mark Mack LLC

USDOT: 2781913
MC: 926617
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (308) 380-3026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nas Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1370171
MC: 523881
Based in: Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (308) 379-0963 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Grand Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boulder to Grand Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,910 to $2,850 for a one-bedroom, $3,190 to $4,750 for a two-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,600 for a three-bedroom and $7,020 to $10,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Island from Boulder?

About 434 road miles (367 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Nebraska 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 Boulder to Grand Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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 Boulder–Grand Island corridor.