Aspen, CO

Garden City, KS → Aspen, CO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to Aspen

About 394 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,020–$4,490, delivery in 1–3 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 29 in Aspen.

  • 394 miroad distance
  • 7 h 30 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,020–$4,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 394 miles (334 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 30 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
29 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aspen → Garden City

The route from Garden City, KS to Aspen, CO covers roughly 394 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,020 to $4,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 30 min.

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 29 around Aspen (9 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 Aspen.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Aspen about 7,000. Garden City is considerably denser (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,813), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Aspen

Full-service estimate for 394 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,510 $1,840
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,810 $2,210 $2,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,820 $5,880 $7,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,630 $8,090 $9,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$550–$780

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,370–$2,020

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$3,020–$4,490

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Aspen (destination)

Aspen Waste Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4333391
MC
1692201
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
651463
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3367776
Based in
Aspen, CO 81611 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Aspen Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1791781
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Haul It All Store It All

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3309092
Based in
Snowmass, CO 81654 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Form 44 Construction Management

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4252901
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jmar Lewis Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1769840
Based in
Basalt, CO 81621 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Cadogan Tate Aspen

Licensed interstate
USDOT
888572
MC
392360
Based in
Carbondale, CO 81623 (18 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 29 movers in Aspen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Aspen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,840 for a studio, $1,810 to $2,690 for a one-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,490 for a two-bedroom, $4,820 to $7,180 for a three-bedroom and $6,630 to $9,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aspen from Garden City?

About 394 road miles (334 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 30 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garden City to Aspen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,020. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Garden City–Aspen corridor.