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Laramie, WY → Grand Island, NE · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Laramie to Grand Island

About 446 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,080–$4,580, delivery in 1–3 days, 8 carriers on the Laramie side and 85 in Grand Island.

  • 446 miroad distance
  • 8 h 23 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,080–$4,5802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 446 miles (378 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 23 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
8 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination
85 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Island → Laramie

Moving from Laramie to Grand Island is a regional long-distance move of roughly 446 road miles, heading east from Wyoming to Nebraska.

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 $3,080 to $4,580 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 23 min.

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 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.

Laramie has a population of about 32,000 and Grand Island about 53,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,707 and 1,764 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Laramie to Grand Island

Full-service estimate for 446 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,230 $1,500 $1,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,850 $2,250 $2,750
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,080 $3,750 $4,580
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,920 $6,000 $7,320
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,770 $8,250 $10,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$610–$860

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,090

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

Full-service mover

$3,080–$4,580

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Laramie, WY → Grand Island, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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

All 8 movers in Laramie

Near Grand Island (destination)

Grand Island Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Grand Island Express INC

USDOT
54988
MC
135283
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
158 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (308) 384-8555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tom'S Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1174681
MC
471083
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 383-1665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yeral R Menendez

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC

USDOT
2548189
MC
887320
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 675-1026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunset Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227519
MC
1635024
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (308) 850-6592 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2370201
MC
813134
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (308) 384-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amp Works LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2540706
MC
1671268
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 690-6259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mack Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mark Mack LLC

USDOT
2781913
MC
926617
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (308) 380-3026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nas Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC

USDOT
1370171
MC
523881
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (308) 379-0963 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Grand Island

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Other origins to Grand Island

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Laramie to Grand Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,230 to $1,830 for a studio, $1,850 to $2,750 for a one-bedroom, $3,080 to $4,580 for a two-bedroom, $4,920 to $7,320 for a three-bedroom and $6,770 to $10,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Island from Laramie?

About 446 road miles (378 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 23 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 Wyoming into Nebraska 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 Grand Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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–Grand Island corridor.