Denver, CO → Steamboat Springs, CO · Short-haul move
About 134 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,230–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 1,411 carriers on the Denver side and 9 in Steamboat Springs.
Moving from Denver to Steamboat Springs is a short-haul move of roughly 134 road miles, heading northwest 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 3 h 1 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,230 and $3,310, 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 9 around Steamboat Springs (1 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 Steamboat Springs.
Denver has a population of about 740,613 and Steamboat Springs about 13,000. Denver is considerably denser (4,674 people per square mile versus 1,337), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,620 | $1,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,720 | $3,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,350 | $5,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,900 | $5,970 | $7,290 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,230–$3,310
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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,340 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,230 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a three-bedroom and $4,900 to $7,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 134 road miles (114 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 1 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Denver and Steamboat Springs 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 $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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–Steamboat Springs corridor.