($358+) Cheyenne, WY to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cheyenne, WY to Salt Lake City, UT

Full-service movers for the 438-mile relocation from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,321 and $8,110. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $325 - $2,168, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Cheyenne typically charge a base rate around $290 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $4,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,176 - $6,135
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,711 - $8,110

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 Cheyenne to Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from Cheyenne, WY to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market: 86% of Cheyenne movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Salt Lake City, 47% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Cheyenne, WY?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City with a local mover averages $2,219 - $6,257. Working with a local mover based in Cheyenne, WY often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Cheyenne, WY to Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $951 and $2,876. 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 Cheyenne runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $951 - $1,695
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,217 - $2,248
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,538 - $2,876

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $759 in Cheyenne, WY, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Salt Lake City, UT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Cheyenne to Salt Lake City?

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 Cheyenne, WY to Salt Lake City, UT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 438 miles from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City, Utah, running $358 - $988. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $151 - $173
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Cheyenne daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $358 - $707
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $410 - $806
• 4+ bedrooms: $490 - $988

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $379.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $163.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $151 and $173 for the 438-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $759 for 2 movers in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City?

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 Cheyenne, WY to Salt Lake City, UT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City, Utah. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $976 and $1,763.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $799 - $1,438
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $936 - $1,763
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,230 - $2,369

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $81 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for about five hours typically runs $759.

What are the best freight companies from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City?

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.

Cost of living: Cheyenne, WY vs Salt Lake City, UT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Salt Lake City, side by side with Cheyenne 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.

Our take

A move from Cheyenne, WY, to Salt Lake City, UT, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,321 - $8,110 on the 438-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $951 - $2,876, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $358 - $988. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,176 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Intermountain Healthcare and Alsco.