Moving from Anaheim, CA to Denver, CO
About 949 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 Denver, CO covers about 949 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,271 – $5,694 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 242 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 949 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 $4,271 – $5,694 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 Denver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,203 – $4,271 | $2,306 – $3,075 | $1,537 – $2,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,843 – $5,125 | $2,767 – $3,690 | $1,845 – $2,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,271 – $5,694 | $3,075 – $4,100 | $2,050 – $2,733 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,911 – $6,548 | $3,536 – $4,715 | $2,357 – $3,143 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,552 – $7,402 | $3,997 – $5,330 | $2,665 – $3,553 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,406 – $8,541 | $4,612 – $6,150 | $3,075 – $4,100 |
Transport only, for an estimated 949 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 Denver
949 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,745. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,271 to $5,694, 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 Denver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 242 people a year (±125) moved from Orange County, CA, home to Anaheim, to Denver County, CO, home to Denver. Going the other way: about 260 people a year (±154). Movers from Orange County make up 0.3% of the 77,381 people a year who moved into Denver 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 |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 8,268 ±979 |
| Adams County, CO | 5,952 ±1,174 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,979 ±673 |
| Boulder County, CO | 2,746 ±450 |
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 Denver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Denver: Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers (Aurora, 38 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLC (Denver, 27 trucks), Amazing Moves Moving & Storage (Denver, 20 trucks), Johnson Storage & Moving Co (Centennial, 20 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 Denver
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 949 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Denver
A local move inside Denver 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 Denver are Aurora (about 7 mi), Fort Collins (about 65 mi), Colorado Springs (about 74 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 Denver: from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
Anaheim to Denver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anaheim to Denver?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 949 miles cost about $3,203 – $4,271 for a studio, $4,271 – $5,694 for a two-bedroom home and $4,911 – $6,548 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anaheim to Denver 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 Denver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,050 – $2,733 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,271 – $5,694 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,075 – $4,100.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Anaheim to Denver?
Yes. Anaheim is in California and Denver 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 Denver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 242 people a year (margin of error ±125) moved from Orange County, which contains Anaheim, to Denver County, which contains Denver.
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.