Moving from Arizonato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 28 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 864 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Colorado end
503 household-goods carriers are based in Colorado — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Denver runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,860 – $6,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,471 – $5,962 | $5,589 – $7,453 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $5,589 – $7,453 rather than $4,471 – $5,962.