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

Movers from Garden City to Steamboat Springs

About 429 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,670, delivery in 1–3 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 9 in Steamboat Springs.

  • 429 miroad distance
  • 8 h 6 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 429 miles (363 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 6 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
9 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Steamboat Springs → Garden City

Steamboat Springs sits about 429 miles northwest of Garden City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Colorado that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,140 to $4,670 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 8 h 6 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 9 around Steamboat Springs (1 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 Steamboat Springs.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Steamboat Springs about 13,000. Garden City is considerably denser (2,557 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. 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 Steamboat Springs

Full-service estimate for 429 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,030 $6,130 $7,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,910 $8,430 $10,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$830

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

Portable container

$1,400–$2,060

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,670

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.

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
Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

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
Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

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
Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

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
Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

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
Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Steamboat Springs (destination)

Conroy Moving And Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Rocket Cat LLC

USDOT
3225248
Based in
Steamboat Spr, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (970) 879-1125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Town Delivery Corp

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1145433
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (970) 846-8481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpine Mountain Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Cc Services LLC

USDOT
2395123
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (970) 819-0167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ski Town Moving And Delivery INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2818644
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ski Country Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2258385
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brstina LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2473897
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (970) 402-0581 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Stakes Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1459505
MC
551364
Based in
Hayden, CO 81639 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (970) 819-9331 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mountain Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1995798
MC
708027
Based in
Yampa, CO 80483 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (970) 367-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Steamboat Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Steamboat Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,670 for a two-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,480 for a three-bedroom and $6,910 to $10,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Steamboat Springs from Garden City?

About 429 road miles (363 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 6 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 Steamboat Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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–Steamboat Springs corridor.