Vail, CO → Cheyenne, WY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Vail to Cheyenne

About 156 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,210–$3,280, delivery in 1–2 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 31 in Cheyenne.

156 miroad distance
3 h 23 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,210–$3,2802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Vail, Colorado
To: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Road distance: ≈ 156 miles (132 straight-line)
Drive time: 3 h 23 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 31 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Cheyenne → Vail

Cheyenne sits about 156 miles northeast of Vail, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Wyoming that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,210 to $3,280 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 3 h 23 min.

On the Vail side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Cheyenne (23 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 Cheyenne.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Cheyenne about 66,000. Cheyenne is the denser city (1,792 people per square mile versus 1,028 in Vail), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Wyoming than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Vail to Cheyenne

Full-service estimate for 156 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,270	$1,550	$1,880
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,320	$1,610	$1,970
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,210	$2,690	$3,280
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,530	$4,300	$5,250
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,850	$5,920	$7,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$310–$440

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

Portable container

$1,160–$1,700

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

Full-service mover

$2,210–$3,280

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Vail (origin)

Prepared 2 Well LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4367759
MC: 1710219
Based in: Vail, CO 81657 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (918) 441-7325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kd Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2346165
MC: 1354707
Based in: Avon, CO 81620 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (508) 685-4861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 35d Majestic Movers LLC

USDOT: 2921650
MC: 985393
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 468-8815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Sumco Ventures INC

USDOT: 2977647
MC: 1724355
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (970) 485-0912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Kaska Companies INC

USDOT: 3776726
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (651) 248-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

On-Call Mountain Movers

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3513671
Based in: Minturn, CO 81645 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (970) 393-0475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vantia Hardwoods INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3842371
Based in: Frisco, CO 80443 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (970) 468-2684 Route Verify on FMCSA

J And G Builders LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3680558
MC: 1279959
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (970) 409-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Vail

Near Cheyenne (destination)

Johnson Storage&moving INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Storage & Moving Company

USDOT: 286130
MC: 231175
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (303) 785-4349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arrow Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 22889
MC: 96339
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (307) 632-9226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miles And Son Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2854931
MC: 955751
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 556-9366 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Cheyenne

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Jr Moves LLC

USDOT: 3056856
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (307) 757-3642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aavon Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 100277
MC: 126846
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (307) 634-4439 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circle S Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996396
MC: 764024
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (307) 631-2771 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cast Cares Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2999211
MC: 1653870
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (970) 580-7868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eye See You Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3619333
MC: 1235701
Based in: Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (808) 649-8526 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Cheyenne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Vail to Cheyenne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,320 to $1,970 for a one-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,280 for a two-bedroom, $3,530 to $5,250 for a three-bedroom and $4,850 to $7,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cheyenne from Vail?

About 156 road miles (132 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 23 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 Wyoming 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 Vail to Cheyenne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $310 to $440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,160 to $1,700. 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 Vail–Cheyenne corridor.