Moving from Tucson, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
About 668 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Colorado, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Tucson, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 668 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,006 – $4,008 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 510 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 668 miles between Arizona and Colorado, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,006 – $4,008 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Tucson to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,255 – $3,006 | $1,623 – $2,164 | $1,082 – $1,443 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,705 – $3,607 | $1,948 – $2,597 | $1,299 – $1,731 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,006 – $4,008 | $2,164 – $2,886 | $1,443 – $1,924 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,457 – $4,609 | $2,489 – $3,319 | $1,659 – $2,212 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,908 – $5,210 | $2,814 – $3,751 | $1,876 – $2,501 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,509 – $6,012 | $3,246 – $4,329 | $2,164 – $2,886 |
Transport only, for an estimated 668 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Tucson to Colorado Springs
668 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,340. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,006 to $4,008, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Tucson to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 510 people a year (±246) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 365 people a year (±206). Movers from Pima County make up 0.8% of the 63,637 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 9,762 people a year (±2,707) moving from Arizona to Colorado and about 10,284 people a year (±2,531) from Colorado to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 522 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 4,624 ±829 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,342 ±952 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 907 ±297 |
| Clark County, NV | 896 ±464 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | 2,599 ±838 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 2,419 ±626 |
| Denver County, CO | 2,388 ±517 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,068 ±611 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,391 ±719 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tucson (54 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.6% of their 7 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 1423974 | Tucson · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Soto's Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2591333 | Tucson · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Swift & Gentle Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2293951 | Tucson · 0 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tucson LLCUSDOT 1050329 | Tucson · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Citizens Transfer & Storage Company IncUSDOT 118397 | Tucson · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Swanson's Moving & Delivery LLCUSDOT 2006371 | Tucson · 11 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Colorado Springs end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC (Colorado Sprgs, 87 trucks), Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado Inc (Colorado Springs, 15 trucks), Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC (Colorado Springs, 11 trucks), College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving (Colorado Springs, 9 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Colorado, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Tucson to Colorado Springs
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 668 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Colorado Springs
A local move inside Colorado Springs later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Colorado Springs are Aurora (about 73 mi), Denver (about 74 mi), Fort Collins (about 139 mi).
Other routes from Tucson
All routes from Tucson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Phoenix, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Tucson to El Paso, TX | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Tucson to Albuquerque, NM | ~370 mi | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| Tucson to San Diego, CA | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Las Vegas, NV | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Moreno Valley, CA | ~442 mi | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| Tucson to Anaheim, CA | ~477 mi | $2,147 – $2,862 |
| Tucson to Los Angeles, CA | ~512 mi | $2,304 – $3,072 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Tucson to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 668 miles cost about $2,255 – $3,006 for a studio, $3,006 – $4,008 for a two-bedroom home and $3,457 – $4,609 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to Colorado Springs take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tucson to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,443 – $1,924 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,006 – $4,008 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,164 – $2,886.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Tucson is in Arizona and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 17 listed movers within 30 miles of Tucson hold it.
How many people move from Tucson to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 510 people a year (margin of error ±246) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, to El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.