Moving from Tucson, AZ to Fort Collins, CO
About 772 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 Fort Collins, CO covers about 772 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,474 – $4,632 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 247 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 772 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 $3,474 – $4,632 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Fort Collins
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,606 – $3,474 | $1,876 – $2,501 | $1,251 – $1,668 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,127 – $4,169 | $2,251 – $3,002 | $1,501 – $2,001 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,474 – $4,632 | $2,501 – $3,335 | $1,668 – $2,223 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,995 – $5,327 | $2,876 – $3,835 | $1,918 – $2,557 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,516 – $6,022 | $3,252 – $4,336 | $2,168 – $2,890 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,211 – $6,948 | $3,752 – $5,003 | $2,501 – $3,335 |
Transport only, for an estimated 772 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 Fort Collins
772 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,860. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,474 to $4,632, 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 Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 247 people a year (±176) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins. Going the other way: about 88 people a year (±64). Movers from Pima County make up 0.8% of the 31,777 people a year who moved into Larimer 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 |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 3,062 ±636 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,984 ±600 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,788 ±585 |
| Boulder County, CO | 1,723 ±498 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 1,381 ±310 |
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 Fort Collins end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Collins: Exodus Moving Storage Inc (Johnstown, 27 trucks), Skyline Moving Company LLC (Loveland, 12 trucks), Golden Van Lines Incorporated (Longmont, 12 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Fort Collins, 10 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 Fort Collins
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 772 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fort Collins
A local move inside Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins are Cheyenne (about 50 mi), Denver (about 65 mi), Aurora (about 66 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 Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Tucson to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Fort Collins?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 772 miles cost about $2,606 – $3,474 for a studio, $3,474 – $4,632 for a two-bedroom home and $3,995 – $5,327 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to Fort Collins take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 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 Fort Collins?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,668 – $2,223 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,474 – $4,632 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,501 – $3,335.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to Fort Collins?
Yes. Tucson is in Arizona and Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 247 people a year (margin of error ±176) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, to Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins.
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.