Shipping a Car from Denver, CO to Boulder, CO
Moving a car from Denver to Boulder means about 29 miles northwestbound, entirely within Colorado. That is around well under an hour of driving at car-hauler speeds; our transit estimate is 1–2 days after dispatch. Volume is lower here, so a flexible pickup window helps carriers fit you onto a truck.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Denver. Winter weather near Denver is a real scheduling factor from December to March. Mile-high Front Range hub where I-25 and I-70 cross; mountain weather shapes winter timing. Trucks working Denver lean on I-25 and I-70.
Delivery in Boulder. Front Range college city at the foot of the Rockies, where winter storms can briefly close I-70 and US-36 approaches. Drivers often use the Denver International Airport area as a staging reference. Trucks serving Boulder lean on I-25.
The Route and Corridor
Both cities are in Colorado, so there are no state lines to plan around. Expect heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms in Colorado.
Timing and Seasonality
Mountain passes along the way can close in winter storms, adding a day or two between December and March. For a 29-mile trip, request quotes about two weeks before pickup. Across Colorado expect heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
What Denver to Boulder Costs
Expect open transport for a standard sedan at $350–$370; at only 29 miles this is a minimum-charge move, so distance barely changes the price. At this distance the carrier minimum drives the price more than the mileage does. Enclosed shipping adds about 45% ($510–$535), while SUV and truck surcharges bring open pricing to $390–$415. For scale, Worcester, MA to Springfield, MA is a similar 50-mile move at $350–$370. Ending in Colorado Springs instead (96 mi from Boulder) is estimated at $350–$370. If you can start from Colorado Springs (66 mi away) the estimate is $350–$370, within a few dollars.
| Trailer | Car Type | Price Range | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $350–$370 | Budget-friendly default |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $390–$415 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $390–$415 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $510–$535 | Maximum protection from weather and debris |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Be flexible on the date. A five-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading northwest.
- Ask about local operators. At 29 miles a smaller single-car hauler can beat a long-haul rig.
- Pad winter dates. If you ship between December and March, build in slack for pass closures.