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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 → San Mateo, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,101 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,680–$8,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 332 in San Mateo.
San Mateo sits about 1,101 miles west of Boulder, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to California 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 $5,680 to $8,450 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 19 h 41 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 332 around San Mateo (93 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 San Mateo.
Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and San Mateo about 103,337. San Mateo is the denser city (8,732 people per square mile versus 4,116 in Boulder), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,150 | $5,070 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,920 | $8,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,080 | $11,080 | $13,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,490 | $15,230 | $18,580 |
$1,580–$2,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,680–$8,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Boulder, CO → San Mateo, CA. 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: Act 2 Services INC
Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,070 for a one-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,450 for a two-bedroom, $9,080 to $13,510 for a three-bedroom and $12,490 to $18,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,101 road miles (933 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 41 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 Colorado into California 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 $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,950. 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–San Mateo corridor.