Centennial, CO → Carson City, NV · Long-distance move
About 938 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,760–$7,080, delivery in 2–5 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 32 in Carson City.
Moving from Centennial to Carson City is a long-distance move of roughly 938 road miles, heading west from Colorado to Nevada.
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 $4,760 to $7,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 52 min.
On the Centennial side there are 826 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (318 of them authorized for interstate work), and 32 around Carson City (23 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 Carson City.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Carson City about 59,000. Centennial is considerably denser (3,650 people per square mile versus 406), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,860 | $3,480 | $4,250 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,760 | $5,800 | $7,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,620 | $9,290 | $11,330 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,470 | $12,770 | $15,580 |
$1,410–$2,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,860–$2,730
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,760–$7,080
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → Carson City, NV. 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: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
Legal name: Empire Contractors INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,860 to $4,250 for a one-bedroom, $4,760 to $7,080 for a two-bedroom, $7,620 to $11,330 for a three-bedroom and $10,470 to $15,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 938 road miles (795 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Nevada 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 $1,410 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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 Centennial–Carson City corridor.