Pasadena, TX → Boulder, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,081 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,970–$7,390, delivery in 3–7 days, 487 carriers on the Pasadena side and 120 in Boulder.
Moving from Pasadena to Boulder is a long-distance move of roughly 1,081 road miles, heading northwest from Texas 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 $4,970 to $7,390 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 20 min.
On the Pasadena side there are 487 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (212 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.
Pasadena has a population of about 148,539 and Boulder about 105,689. The two cities have comparable density (3,477 and 4,116 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,990 | $2,420 | $2,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,980 | $3,640 | $4,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,970 | $6,060 | $7,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,950 | $9,690 | $11,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,930 | $13,330 | $16,260 |
$1,560–$2,200
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,980–$2,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,970–$7,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pasadena, TX → 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: USA Debusk 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 $1,990 to $2,960 for a studio, $2,980 to $4,440 for a one-bedroom, $4,970 to $7,390 for a two-bedroom, $7,950 to $11,830 for a three-bedroom and $10,930 to $16,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,081 road miles (916 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 $1,560 to $2,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,920. 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 Pasadena–Boulder corridor.