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Boulder, CO → Jersey City, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Boulder to Jersey City

About 1,928 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,290–$10,850, delivery in 5–10 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 2,933 in Jersey City.

  • 1,928 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,290–$10,8502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,928 miles (1,634 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (30 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,933 (1,570 interstate)

Reverse: Jersey City → Boulder

Moving from Boulder to Jersey City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,928 road miles, heading east from Colorado to New Jersey.

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 $7,290 to $10,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).

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 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.

Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 people per square mile versus 4,116 in Boulder), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Boulder to Jersey City

Full-service estimate for 1,928 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,920 $3,560 $4,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,370 $5,330 $6,510
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,290 $8,890 $10,850
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,660 $14,230 $17,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,040 $19,560 $23,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,730–$3,860

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

Portable container

$2,740–$4,030

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

Full-service mover

$7,290–$10,850

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Boulder, CO → Jersey City, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 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 Jersey City (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT
3066988
MC
58659
Based in
New York, NY 10009 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3728952
MC
1315556
Based in
Brooklyn, NY 11214 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadway Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roadway Movers INC

USDOT
1854436
MC
671325
Based in
New York, NY 10472 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (212) 812-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,933 movers in Jersey City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boulder to Jersey City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,920 to $4,340 for a studio, $4,370 to $6,510 for a one-bedroom, $7,290 to $10,850 for a two-bedroom, $11,660 to $17,360 for a three-bedroom and $16,040 to $23,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jersey City from Boulder?

About 1,928 road miles (1,634 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 New Jersey 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 Jersey City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,730 to $3,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,740 to $4,030. 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–Jersey City corridor.