Moving from Arizona to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Denver it is 864 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 631 to 864 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.
- 864 miPhoenix → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,888+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 9,762 people moved from Arizona to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,707), and about 10,284 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Denver it is 864 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,888 – $5,184 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,762 people a year (±2,707), against about 10,284 (±2,531) from Colorado to Arizona, so Colorado loses about 522 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 4th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Denver County | 849 ±285 |
| Maricopa County | El Paso County | 821 ±321 |
| Maricopa County | Arapahoe County | 728 ±270 |
| Maricopa County | Jefferson County | 577 ±310 |
| Maricopa County | Larimer County | 538 ±249 |
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.
Phoenix 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 Arizona and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Colorado
At 864 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,888 – $5,184 for a two-bedroom home and $4,471 – $5,962 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,799 – $3,732; a freight trailer is $1,866 – $2,488.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,499 – $4,666 | $2,519 – $3,359 | $1,680 – $2,239 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,888 – $5,184 | $2,799 – $3,732 | $1,866 – $2,488 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,471 – $5,962 | $3,219 – $4,292 | $2,146 – $2,862 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,054 – $6,739 | $3,639 – $4,852 | $2,426 – $3,235 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,832 – $7,776 | $4,199 – $5,599 | $2,799 – $3,732 |
Transport only, for 864 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 Arizona to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa to Colorado Springs | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Scottsdale to Colorado Springs | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Gilbert to Colorado Springs | ~633 mi | 3–7 days | $2,849 – $3,798 | $3,276 – $4,368 |
| Tempe to Colorado Springs | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Chandler to Colorado Springs | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Phoenix to Colorado Springs | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Tucson to Colorado Springs | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Scottsdale to Denver | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Mesa to Denver | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Gilbert to Denver | ~678 mi | 3–7 days | $3,051 – $4,068 | $3,509 – $4,678 |
| Mesa to Aurora | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Scottsdale to Aurora | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Tempe to Denver | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Gilbert to Aurora | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Chandler to Denver | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Tempe to Aurora | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Phoenix to Aurora | ~688 mi | 3–7 days | $3,096 – $4,128 | $3,560 – $4,747 |
| Chandler to Aurora | ~689 mi | 3–7 days | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| Scottsdale to Fort Collins | ~719 mi | 3–7 days | $3,236 – $4,314 | $3,721 – $4,961 |
| Tucson to Denver | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Mesa to Fort Collins | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Gilbert to Fort Collins | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Tucson to Aurora | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Tempe to Fort Collins | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Phoenix to Fort Collins | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
| Chandler to Fort Collins | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| Tucson to Fort Collins | ~772 mi | 3–7 days | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Phoenix to Denver | 864 mi | 3–7 days | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,471 – $5,962 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona 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 Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Denver, the distance is 864 miles. From our model that is $3,888 – $5,184 for a two-bedroom home and $4,471 – $5,962 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,799 – $3,732 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,866 – $2,488. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Colorado, distances run from 631 to 864 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Colorado take?
Phoenix to Denver is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,866 – $2,488 for a two-bedroom home over 864 miles against $3,888 – $5,184 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,799 – $3,732, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,762 people (±2,707) moved from Arizona to Colorado that year, against about 10,284 (±2,531) from Colorado to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 4th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.