Stamford, CT → Boulder, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,955 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,240–$10,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 120 in Boulder.
Boulder sits about 1,955 miles west of Stamford, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to Colorado that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $7,240 to $10,770 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 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Stamford side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (92 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.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and Boulder about 105,689. The two cities have comparable density (3,603 and 4,116 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,900 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,340 | $5,300 | $6,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,240 | $8,830 | $10,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,580 | $14,130 | $17,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,930 | $19,420 | $23,700 |
$2,760–$3,890
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,760–$4,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,240–$10,770
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Stamford, CT → 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.
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Legal name: Veral Corp
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
Legal name: J B Moving Services INC
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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 $2,900 to $4,310 for a studio, $4,340 to $6,460 for a one-bedroom, $7,240 to $10,770 for a two-bedroom, $11,580 to $17,230 for a three-bedroom and $15,930 to $23,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,955 road miles (1,657 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Connecticut 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 $2,760 to $3,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,760 to $4,070. 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 Stamford–Boulder corridor.