Denver, CO → Boulder, CO · Local move
About 32 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,260–$1,870, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,411 carriers on the Denver side and 120 in Boulder.
Boulder sits about 32 miles northwest of Denver, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
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 1 h counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,260 and $1,870, before packing or storage.
On the Denver side there are 1,411 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (531 of them authorized for interstate work), and 120 around Boulder (30 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 Boulder.
Denver has a population of about 740,613 and Boulder about 105,689. The two cities have comparable density (4,674 and 4,116 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 | $670 | $810 | $990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $780 | $950 | $1,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,260–$1,870
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Legal name: University Of Colorado
Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $670 to $990 for a studio, $780 to $1,160 for a one-bedroom, $1,260 to $1,870 for a two-bedroom, $1,950 to $2,900 for a three-bedroom and $2,920 to $4,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 32 road miles (27 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h.
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 Denver and Boulder 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 $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 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 Denver–Boulder corridor.