Clovis, CA → Boulder, CO · Long-distance move
About 957 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,260–$7,830, delivery in 2–5 days, 279 carriers on the Clovis side and 120 in Boulder.
Boulder sits about 957 miles east of Clovis, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Colorado 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 $5,260 to $7,830 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 17 h 12 min.
On the Clovis side there are 279 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (157 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Boulder (30 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 Boulder.
Clovis has a population of about 129,347 and Boulder about 105,689. The two cities have comparable density (4,729 and 4,116 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,570 | $3,130 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,850 | $4,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,260 | $6,420 | $7,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,420 | $10,270 | $12,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,570 | $14,120 | $17,220 |
$1,430–$2,020
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,870–$2,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,260–$7,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clovis, CA → Boulder, 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: Paragon Industries INC
Legal name: Conner Logistics INC
Legal name: Go Express LLC
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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,700 for a one-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,830 for a two-bedroom, $8,420 to $12,520 for a three-bedroom and $11,570 to $17,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 957 road miles (811 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 12 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 California into Colorado 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 $1,430 to $2,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,870 to $2,760. 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 Clovis–Boulder corridor.