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Vail, CO → Lowell, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Vail to Lowell

About 2,150 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,850–$11,680, delivery in 5–10 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 215 in Lowell.

  • 2,150 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,850–$11,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,150 miles (1,822 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
215 (152 interstate)

Reverse: Lowell → Vail

Moving from Vail to Lowell is a cross-country move of roughly 2,150 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Massachusetts.

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 $7,850 to $11,680 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 37 hours (5 driving days).

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 215 around Lowell (152 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 Lowell.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Lowell about 119,971. Lowell is the denser city (8,497 people per square mile versus 1,028 in Vail), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Vail to Lowell

Full-service estimate for 2,150 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,710 $5,750 $7,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,850 $9,580 $11,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,570 $15,320 $18,700
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,280 $21,070 $25,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,960–$4,180

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

Portable container

$2,940–$4,320

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

Full-service mover

$7,850–$11,680

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 Lowell (destination)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679531
MC
1279402
Based in
Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233338
MC
162524
Based in
Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
23907
MC
98938
Based in
Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3454459
MC
1125607
Based in
Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
55290
MC
104967
Based in
Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT
592850
MC
1206423
Based in
Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2505448
MC
869879
Based in
Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,140 to $4,670 for a studio, $4,710 to $7,010 for a one-bedroom, $7,850 to $11,680 for a two-bedroom, $12,570 to $18,700 for a three-bedroom and $17,280 to $25,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lowell from Vail?

About 2,150 road miles (1,822 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 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 Massachusetts 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 Lowell?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,960 to $4,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,940 to $4,320. 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–Lowell corridor.