($1,198+) Boston, MA to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Denver, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,968-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Denver, Colorado, with prices running from $2,410 - $10,721. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $425 - $2,836 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Boston and Denver are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Boston movers tend to run around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Boston to Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,410 - $5,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,310 - $7,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,428 - $10,721

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Boston to Denver.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Denver, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boston to Denver?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,698 and $6,025. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Boston runs about $145/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boston to Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,698 - $3,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,036 - $6,025

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $106 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $213 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Denver, CO, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $993 in Boston, MA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Denver?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Boston, MA to Denver, CO

Renting a moving truck for the 1,968-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Denver, Colorado, costs between $1,127 and $3,333, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $888 - $1,015
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Boston to Denver based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,586
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,620 - $3,333

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $213 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Boston, Massachusetts, usually costs about $993 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,968-mile drive falls between $888 and $1,015, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $71 and $425 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Denver?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Boston, MA to Denver, CO

For larger DIY moves from Boston, Massachusetts, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Denver, Colorado.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,774 and $3,435.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Boston to Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $2,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,435
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,406 - $4,819

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Boston, Massachusetts, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $993.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $106 - $213 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Denver?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Denver, CO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Denver, side by side with Boston on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.