Steamboat Springs, CO → Elizabeth, NJ · Cross-country move

Movers from Steamboat Springs to Elizabeth

About 2,009 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,430–$11,060, delivery in 5–10 days, 9 carriers on the Steamboat Springs side and 1,447 in Elizabeth.

2,009 miroad distance
35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,430–$11,0602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
To: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Road distance: ≈ 2,009 miles (1,703 straight-line)
Drive time: 35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 9 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,447 (881 interstate)

Reverse: Elizabeth → Steamboat Springs

Elizabeth sits about 2,009 miles east of Steamboat Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to New Jersey 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 $7,430 to $11,060 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

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 1,447 around Elizabeth (881 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 Elizabeth.

Steamboat Springs has a population of about 13,000 and Elizabeth about 141,675. Elizabeth is the denser city (11,162 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.

Cost of moving from Steamboat Springs to Elizabeth

Full-service estimate for 2,009 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,970	$3,630	$4,420
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,460	$5,440	$6,640
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,430	$9,060	$11,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,890	$14,500	$17,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,350	$19,940	$24,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,810–$3,970

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

Portable container

$2,810–$4,140

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

Full-service mover

$7,430–$11,060

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Steamboat Springs (origin)

Conroy Moving And Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Rocket Cat LLC

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

Call (970) 879-1125 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 846-8481 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpine Mountain Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Cc Services LLC

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

Call (970) 819-0167 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 291-9060 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 402-0581 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 819-9331 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (970) 367-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 9 movers in Steamboat Springs

Near Elizabeth (destination)

Piece Of Cake Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC

USDOT: 3066988
MC: 58659
Based in: New York, NY 10009 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 340 trucks, 360 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (646) 461-3422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Performance Team-Hudd Transportation-Pilot Freight Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Maersk Logistics & Services USA INC

USDOT: 516243
MC: 262387
Based in: Florham Park, NJ 07932 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,239 trucks, 1,385 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (704) 571-2000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3728952
MC: 1315556
Based in: Brooklyn, NY 11214 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 207 trucks, 207 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (848) 444-3133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 288155
MC: 186214
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT: 4498428
MC: 1779258
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2121392
MC: 739314
Based in: Kearny, NJ 07032 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 297672
MC: 210330
Based in: South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (908) 222-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 674147
MC: 434921
Based in: Newark, NJ 07105 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,447 movers in Elizabeth

Tips for this move

Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
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 Elizabeth accordingly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Steamboat Springs to Elizabeth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,420 for a studio, $4,460 to $6,640 for a one-bedroom, $7,430 to $11,060 for a two-bedroom, $11,890 to $17,690 for a three-bedroom and $16,350 to $24,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Elizabeth from Steamboat Springs?

About 2,009 road miles (1,703 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Colorado into New Jersey 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 Elizabeth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,810 to $3,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,140. 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–Elizabeth corridor.