Moving from Moreno Valley, CA to Fort Collins, CO
About 943 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 Moreno Valley, CA to Fort Collins, CO covers about 943 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,244 – $5,658 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 101 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 943 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 $4,244 – $5,658 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 Moreno Valley to Fort Collins
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,183 – $4,244 | $2,291 – $3,055 | $1,528 – $2,037 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,819 – $5,092 | $2,750 – $3,666 | $1,833 – $2,444 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,244 – $5,658 | $3,055 – $4,074 | $2,037 – $2,716 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,880 – $6,507 | $3,514 – $4,685 | $2,342 – $3,123 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,517 – $7,355 | $3,972 – $5,296 | $2,648 – $3,531 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,365 – $8,487 | $4,583 – $6,111 | $3,055 – $4,074 |
Transport only, for an estimated 943 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, Moreno Valley to Fort Collins
943 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,715. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,244 to $5,658, 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 Moreno Valley to Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 101 people a year (±87) moved from Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley, to Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins. Going the other way: about 39 people a year (±46). Movers from Riverside County make up 0.3% 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 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 |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA | 18,899 ±2,121 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| Orange County, CA | 9,536 ±1,249 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,201 ±1,135 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,651 ±799 |
| 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
27 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Moreno Valley (94 counting those licensed only inside California). 16 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.3% of their 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Murrieta MovingUSDOT 1076656 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| R & R Relocation LLCUSDOT 4316695 | Temecula · 30 mi | 9 trucks | 12 | 30.0% of 10 |
| Redlands MovingUSDOT 2774641 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Merit Moving SystemsUSDOT 1839600 | Corona · 23 mi | 6 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Big Deahl's MoversUSDOT 3295324 | Rancho Cucamonga · 25 mi | 3 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 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 Moreno Valley 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 943 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 Moreno Valley
All routes from Moreno Valley, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley to Fontana, CA | ~23 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Anaheim, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Los Angeles, CA | ~70 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to San Diego, CA | ~97 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Oxnard, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Moreno Valley to Bakersfield, CA | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Moreno Valley to Las Vegas, NV | ~226 mi | $1,017 – $1,356 |
| Moreno Valley to Fresno, CA | ~283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
Also moving to Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Moreno Valley to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to Fort Collins?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 943 miles cost about $3,183 – $4,244 for a studio, $4,244 – $5,658 for a two-bedroom home and $4,880 – $6,507 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Moreno Valley to Fort Collins 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 Moreno Valley to Fort Collins?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,037 – $2,716 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,244 – $5,658 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,055 – $4,074.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Moreno Valley to Fort Collins?
Yes. Moreno Valley is in California and Fort Collins is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 27 listed movers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley hold it.
How many people move from Moreno Valley to Fort Collins each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 101 people a year (margin of error ±87) moved from Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley, 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.