Irvine, CA → Boulder, CO · Long-distance move
About 965 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,280–$7,860, delivery in 2–5 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 120 in Boulder.
The route from Irvine, CA to Boulder, CO covers roughly 965 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,280 to $7,860 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 20 min.
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 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.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Boulder about 105,689. The two cities have comparable density (4,690 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 | $2,110 | $2,580 | $3,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,870 | $4,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,440 | $7,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,450 | $10,310 | $12,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,630 | $14,180 | $17,300 |
$1,440–$2,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,880–$2,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,280–$7,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, 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: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics 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 $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,860 for a two-bedroom, $8,450 to $12,580 for a three-bedroom and $11,630 to $17,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 965 road miles (818 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 20 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 $1,440 to $2,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,880 to $2,770. 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 Irvine–Boulder corridor.