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Laramie, WY

Vail, CO → Laramie, WY · Short-haul move

Movers from Vail to Laramie

About 144 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,160–$3,220, delivery in 1–2 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 8 in Laramie.

  • 144 miroad distance
  • 3 h 11 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,160–$3,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 144 miles (122 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 11 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
8 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Laramie → Vail

The route from Vail, CO to Laramie, WY covers roughly 144 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,160 and $3,220, before packing or storage.

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 8 around Laramie (7 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 Laramie.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Laramie about 32,000. Laramie is the denser city (1,707 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 Laramie

Full-service estimate for 144 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,270 $1,550 $1,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,300 $1,580 $1,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,160 $2,640 $3,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,460 $4,220 $5,140
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,750 $5,800 $7,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$420

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,690

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

Full-service mover

$2,160–$3,220

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 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 Laramie (destination)

Akal Energy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1970617
MC
803755
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (303) 517-0165 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cowboy Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
502203
MC
148483
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (307) 745-9294 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2630599
MC
915454
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 363-1464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rosario Global Systems LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718622
MC
1307998
Based in
Laramine, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (551) 751-0050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc2 Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3929978
MC
1456276
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (303) 358-3526 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Brink Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4345179
MC
1698246
Based in
Laramie, WY 82070 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Route Verify on FMCSA

Binning Custom Products INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
100350
MC
287123
Based in
Laramie, WY 82072 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (307) 310-9735 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 8 movers in Laramie

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,270 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,300 to $1,930 for a one-bedroom, $2,160 to $3,220 for a two-bedroom, $3,460 to $5,140 for a three-bedroom and $4,750 to $7,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Laramie from Vail?

About 144 road miles (122 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 11 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 Laramie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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–Laramie corridor.