Moving from Anaheim, CA to Colorado Springs, CO
About 929 miles across a state line, from California 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 Anaheim, CA to Colorado Springs, CO covers about 929 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,181 – $5,574 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 511 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 929 miles between California 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 $4,181 – $5,574 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Anaheim to Colorado Springs
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,135 – $4,181 | $2,257 – $3,010 | $1,505 – $2,007 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,762 – $5,017 | $2,709 – $3,612 | $1,806 – $2,408 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,181 – $5,574 | $3,010 – $4,013 | $2,007 – $2,676 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,808 – $6,410 | $3,461 – $4,615 | $2,308 – $3,077 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,435 – $7,246 | $3,913 – $5,217 | $2,609 – $3,478 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,271 – $8,361 | $4,515 – $6,020 | $3,010 – $4,013 |
Transport only, for an estimated 929 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, Anaheim to Colorado Springs
929 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,645. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,181 to $5,574, 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 Anaheim to Colorado Springs
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 511 people a year (±179) moved from Orange County, CA, home to Anaheim, to El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs. Going the other way: about 367 people a year (±409). Movers from Orange 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 19,717 people a year (±3,479) moving from California to Colorado and about 15,781 people a year (±3,397) from Colorado to California — a net gain for Colorado of about 3,936 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| Riverside County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,261 ±1,298 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 7,799 ±1,869 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 5,179 ±1,141 |
| 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
82 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Anaheim (313 counting those licensed only inside California). 55 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.6% of their 315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 29 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 7 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 12 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
| Terry Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 649215 | Lake Forest · 15 mi | 11 trucks | 10 | 42.9% of 7 |
| 123 Moving and StorageUSDOT 2074992 | Los Angeles · 30 mi | 11 trucks | 15 | 13.3% of 15 |
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 California 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 Anaheim 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 929 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 Anaheim
All routes from Anaheim, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim to Fontana, CA | ~28 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Los Angeles, CA | ~36 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Moreno Valley, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to San Diego, CA | ~100 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Oxnard, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Anaheim to Bakersfield, CA | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Anaheim to Las Vegas, NV | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Anaheim to Fresno, CA | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
Also moving to Colorado Springs: from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Cheyenne, WY.
Anaheim to Colorado Springs moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anaheim to Colorado Springs?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 929 miles cost about $3,135 – $4,181 for a studio, $4,181 – $5,574 for a two-bedroom home and $4,808 – $6,410 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anaheim to Colorado Springs take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Anaheim to Colorado Springs?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,007 – $2,676 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,181 – $5,574 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,010 – $4,013.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Anaheim to Colorado Springs?
Yes. Anaheim is in California and Colorado Springs is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 82 listed movers within 30 miles of Anaheim hold it.
How many people move from Anaheim to Colorado Springs each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 511 people a year (margin of error ±179) moved from Orange County, which contains Anaheim, 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.