Cedar Rapids, IA

Steamboat Springs, CO → Cedar Rapids, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from Steamboat Springs to Cedar Rapids

About 935 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,480–$6,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 9 carriers on the Steamboat Springs side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.

  • 935 miroad distance
  • 16 h 49 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,480–$6,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 935 miles (793 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 49 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
9 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
96 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Cedar Rapids → Steamboat Springs

Moving from Steamboat Springs to Cedar Rapids is a long-distance move of roughly 935 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Iowa.

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 $4,480 to $6,670 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 49 min.

On the Steamboat Springs side there are 9 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.

Steamboat Springs has a population of about 13,000 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Cedar Rapids is the denser city (1,910 people per square mile versus 1,337 in Steamboat Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Steamboat Springs to Cedar Rapids

Full-service estimate for 935 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,190 $2,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,690 $3,280 $4,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,480 $5,470 $6,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,170 $8,750 $10,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,860 $12,030 $14,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$1,990

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,730

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

Full-service mover

$4,480–$6,670

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 Steamboat Springs (origin)

Conroy Moving And Storage

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3225248
Based in
Steamboat Spr, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Mountain Town Delivery Corp

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1145433
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Alpine Mountain Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2395123
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Ski Town Moving And Delivery INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2818644
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ski Country Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2258385
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Brstina LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2473897
Based in
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

High Stakes Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1459505
MC
551364
Based in
Hayden, CO 81639 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Mountain Hauling LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1995798
MC
708027
Based in
Yampa, CO 80483 (27 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 9 movers in Steamboat Springs

Near Cedar Rapids (destination)

Crst The Transportation Solution INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
53773
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,362 trucks, 4,082 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

West Side Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
165881
MC
160875
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3,127 trucks, 566 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Maher Bros Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87390
MC
45591
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2335297
MC
797856
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Kac Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327728
MC
1059946
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

White Glove Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4572249
MC
1820278
Based in
Marion, IA 52302 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Porter Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2427654
MC
876222
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Allebach Hauling Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3495753
MC
1152036
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 96 movers in Cedar Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Steamboat Springs to Cedar Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,480 to $6,670 for a two-bedroom, $7,170 to $10,670 for a three-bedroom and $9,860 to $14,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cedar Rapids from Steamboat Springs?

About 935 road miles (793 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Colorado into Iowa 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 Steamboat Springs to Cedar Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,730. 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 Steamboat Springs–Cedar Rapids corridor.