Moving from Alabama to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Denver it is about 1,275 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,220 to 1,378 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,275 miBirmingham → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,738+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,028 people moved from Alabama to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±705), and about 2,994 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Denver it is about 1,275 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,738 – $7,650 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,028 people a year (±705), against about 2,994 (±1,616) from Colorado to Alabama, so Colorado loses about 966 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 29th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | El Paso County | 275 ±198 |
| Mobile County | Larimer County | 267 ±312* |
| Jefferson County | Morgan County | 245 ±295* |
| Madison County | Denver County | 164 ±190* |
| Jefferson County | Jefferson County | 159 ±221* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Denver, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Colorado
At about 1,275 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,738 – $7,650 for a two-bedroom home and $6,598 – $8,798 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,131 – $5,508; a freight trailer is $2,754 – $3,672.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,303 – $5,738 | $3,098 – $4,131 | $2,066 – $2,754 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,164 – $6,885 | $3,718 – $4,957 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,738 – $7,650 | $4,131 – $5,508 | $2,754 – $3,672 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,598 – $8,798 | $4,751 – $6,334 | $3,167 – $4,223 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,459 – $9,945 | $5,370 – $7,160 | $3,580 – $4,774 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,606 – $11,475 | $6,197 – $8,262 | $4,131 – $5,508 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,275 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Colorado Springs | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Huntsville to Aurora | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Birmingham to Colorado Springs | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Huntsville to Denver | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Huntsville to Fort Collins | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Birmingham to Aurora | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Birmingham to Denver | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Mobile to Colorado Springs | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Birmingham to Fort Collins | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Montgomery to Colorado Springs | ~1,317 mi | 7–14 days | $5,927 – $7,902 | $6,815 – $9,087 |
| Mobile to Aurora | ~1,323 mi | 7–14 days | $5,954 – $7,938 | $6,847 – $9,129 |
| Mobile to Denver | ~1,329 mi | 7–14 days | $5,981 – $7,974 | $6,878 – $9,170 |
| Montgomery to Aurora | ~1,343 mi | 7–14 days | $6,044 – $8,058 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| Montgomery to Denver | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Mobile to Fort Collins | ~1,365 mi | 7–14 days | $6,143 – $8,190 | $7,064 – $9,418 |
| Montgomery to Fort Collins | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Denver, the distance is about 1,275 miles. From our model that is $5,738 – $7,650 for a two-bedroom home and $6,598 – $8,798 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,131 – $5,508 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,754 – $3,672. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Alabama and Colorado, distances run from 1,220 to 1,378 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Colorado take?
Birmingham to Denver is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,754 – $3,672 for a two-bedroom home over 1,275 miles against $5,738 – $7,650 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,131 – $5,508, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,028 people (±705) moved from Alabama to Colorado that year, against about 2,994 (±1,616) from Colorado to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 29th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.