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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
Boulder, CO → Lakewood, CO · Local move
About 28 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,240–$1,840, delivery in 0–1 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 1,122 in Lakewood.
Moving from Boulder to Lakewood is a local move of roughly 28 road miles, heading south within Colorado.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 53 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,240 and $1,840, before packing or storage.
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 1,122 around Lakewood (405 interstate). For an in-state 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 Lakewood.
Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Lakewood about 156,927. The two cities have comparable density (4,116 and 3,586 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $650 | $800 | $970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $770 | $940 | $1,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,240 | $1,510 | $1,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,920 | $2,340 | $2,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,880 | $3,520 | $4,290 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,240–$1,840
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Boulder, CO → Lakewood, 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: University Of Colorado
Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC
Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC
Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC
Legal name: Western Distributing Company
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $650 to $970 for a studio, $770 to $1,140 for a one-bedroom, $1,240 to $1,840 for a two-bedroom, $1,920 to $2,860 for a three-bedroom and $2,880 to $4,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 28 road miles (24 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Boulder and Lakewood are in Colorado, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,540. 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 Boulder–Lakewood corridor.