Laramie, WY → Albany, NY · Cross-country move

Movers from Laramie to Albany

About 1,920 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,180–$10,680, delivery in 5–10 days, 8 carriers on the Laramie side and 243 in Albany.

1,920 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,180–$10,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Laramie, Wyoming
To: Albany, New York
Road distance: ≈ 1,920 miles (1,627 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 8 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 243 (100 interstate)

Reverse: Albany → Laramie

Moving from Laramie to Albany is a cross-country move of roughly 1,920 road miles, heading east from Wyoming to New York.

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 $7,180 to $10,680 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 Laramie side there are 8 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 243 around Albany (100 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 Albany.

Laramie has a population of about 32,000 and Albany about 101,698. Albany is the denser city (4,637 people per square mile versus 1,707 in Laramie), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Wyoming, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Laramie to Albany

Full-service estimate for 1,920 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,310	$5,250	$6,410
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,180	$8,750	$10,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,490	$14,010	$17,090
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,790	$19,260	$23,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,720–$3,840

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

Portable container

$2,730–$4,020

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

Full-service mover

$7,180–$10,680

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 Laramie (origin)

Akal Energy LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1970617
MC: 803755
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (303) 517-0165 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cowboy Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 502203
MC: 148483
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (307) 745-9294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2630599
MC: 915454
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (307) 363-1464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosario Global Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3718622
MC: 1307998
Based in: Laramine, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (551) 751-0050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc2 Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3929978
MC: 1456276
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (303) 358-3526 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Brink Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4345179
MC: 1698246
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Route Verify on FMCSA

Binning Custom Products INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 100350
MC: 287123
Based in: Laramie, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (307) 310-9735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nolimo25 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3471063
MC: 1136139
Based in: Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (307) 399-1850 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 8 movers in Laramie

Near Albany (destination)

Recovery Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3598438
MC: 1221364
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (802) 391-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truxora INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4434582
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (403) 370-0744 Route Verify on FMCSA

Schaap Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 31675
MC: 47624
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 459-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mabco Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 24402
MC: 2221
Based in: Clifton Park, NY 12065 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 283-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Ideal Move LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1122518
MC: 456426
Based in: Albany, NY 12205 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (518) 459-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

5 Starrs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 5 Starrs Trucking LLC

USDOT: 3780759
MC: 1353314
Based in: Schenectady, NY 12303 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (518) 579-9192 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T INC Of New York

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 502910
MC: 257893
Based in: Cohoes, NY 12047 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (518) 233-8185 Route Verify on FMCSA

Don'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 134890
MC: 141611
Based in: Albany, NY 12207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (518) 462-0697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 243 movers in Albany

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Albany accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Laramie to Albany?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,270 for a studio, $4,310 to $6,410 for a one-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a two-bedroom, $11,490 to $17,090 for a three-bedroom and $15,790 to $23,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Albany from Laramie?

About 1,920 road miles (1,627 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 Wyoming into New York 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 Laramie to Albany?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,720 to $3,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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 Laramie–Albany corridor.