Ithaca, NY → Aspen, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Ithaca to Aspen

About 1,880 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,430–$11,060, delivery in 5–10 days, 98 carriers on the Ithaca side and 29 in Aspen.

1,880 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,430–$11,0602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ithaca, New York
To: Aspen, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 1,880 miles (1,593 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 98 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 29 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aspen → Ithaca

Moving from Ithaca to Aspen is a cross-country move of roughly 1,880 road miles, heading west from New York to Colorado.

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 $7,430 to $11,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ithaca side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 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.

Ithaca has a population of about 32,000 and Aspen about 7,000. Ithaca is considerably denser (5,958 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ithaca to Aspen

Full-service estimate for 1,880 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,970	$3,630	$4,420
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,460	$5,440	$6,630
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,430	$9,060	$11,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,890	$14,500	$17,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,350	$19,940	$24,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,680–$3,790

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,970

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

Full-service mover

$7,430–$11,060

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Ithaca (origin)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT: 1060470
MC: 709615
Based in: Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6628321
MC: 55699011
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2073608
Based in: Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT: 967169
MC: 802898
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3056437
MC: 52682
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3379117
MC: 1093114
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT: 4409262
MC: 1731889
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4424070
MC: 1739776
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

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

Call (605) 553-3429 Route Verify on FMCSA

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Columbine Storage Center INC

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

Call (970) 925-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Columbine Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alpine Moving & Storage INC

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

Call (970) 925-2201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aspen Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: 237 Ams LLC

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

Call (970) 927-4900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haul It All Store It All

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Steury & Associates

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

Call (970) 787-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (770) 709-8730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmar Lewis Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jeff Lewis

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

Call (970) 927-3173 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cadogan Tate Aspen

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Olde Towne Antiques Moving & Storage INC

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

Call (970) 384-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 29 movers in Aspen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ithaca to Aspen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,420 for a studio, $4,460 to $6,630 for a one-bedroom, $7,430 to $11,060 for a two-bedroom, $11,890 to $17,690 for a three-bedroom and $16,350 to $24,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aspen from Ithaca?

About 1,880 road miles (1,593 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 New York 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 Ithaca to Aspen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,970. 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 Ithaca–Aspen corridor.