Steamboat Springs, CO → Moab, UT · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Steamboat Springs to Moab

About 231 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,530–$3,770, delivery in 1–2 days, 9 carriers on the Steamboat Springs side and 1 in Moab.

231 miroad distance
4 h 41 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,530–$3,7702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
To: Moab, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 231 miles (196 straight-line)
Drive time: 4 h 41 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 9 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Moab → Steamboat Springs

The route from Steamboat Springs, CO to Moab, UT covers roughly 231 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $2,530 to $3,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 41 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 1 around Moab (1 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 Moab.

Steamboat Springs has a population of about 13,000 and Moab about 5,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,337 and 1,118 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Steamboat Springs to Moab

Full-service estimate for 231 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,290	$1,580	$1,920
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,520	$1,850	$2,260
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,530	$3,090	$3,770
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,050	$4,940	$6,030
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,570	$6,790	$8,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$390–$550

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

Portable container

$1,230–$1,800

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

Full-service mover

$2,530–$3,770

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 Moab (destination)

Harrison Field Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Harrison Oilfield Services INC

USDOT: 789926
MC: 352774
Based in: Moab, UT 84532 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (435) 259-6430 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,260 for a one-bedroom, $2,530 to $3,770 for a two-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,030 for a three-bedroom and $5,570 to $8,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Moab from Steamboat Springs?

About 231 road miles (196 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 41 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Utah 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 Moab?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $390 to $550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,800. 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–Moab corridor.