Moving from Colorado to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Birmingham it is about 1,275 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,220 to 1,378 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,275 miDenver → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,738+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,994 people moved from Colorado to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,616), and about 2,028 went the other way. Between Denver and Birmingham it is about 1,275 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,738 – $7,650 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,994 people a year (±1,616), against about 2,028 (±705) from Alabama to Colorado, so Alabama gains about 966 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 9th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Madison County | 307 ±213 |
| El Paso County | Coffee County | 147 ±109 |
| El Paso County | Dale County | 105 ±80 |
| Larimer County | Lee County | 97 ±152* |
| Eagle County | Jefferson County | 83 ±106* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Denver to Birmingham, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Colorado and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Alabama
At about 1,275 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,738 – $7,650 for a two-bedroom home and $6,598 – $8,798 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,131 – $5,508; a freight trailer is $2,754 – $3,672.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,303 – $5,738 | $3,098 – $4,131 | $2,066 – $2,754 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,164 – $6,885 | $3,718 – $4,957 | $2,479 – $3,305 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,738 – $7,650 | $4,131 – $5,508 | $2,754 – $3,672 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,598 – $8,798 | $4,751 – $6,334 | $3,167 – $4,223 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,459 – $9,945 | $5,370 – $7,160 | $3,580 – $4,774 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,606 – $11,475 | $6,197 – $8,262 | $4,131 – $5,508 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,275 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.
City-to-city routes from Colorado to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Huntsville | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Aurora to Huntsville | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Colorado Springs to Birmingham | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Denver to Huntsville | ~1,245 mi | 7–14 days | $5,603 – $7,470 | $6,443 – $8,591 |
| Fort Collins to Huntsville | ~1,266 mi | 7–14 days | $5,697 – $7,596 | $6,552 – $8,735 |
| Aurora to Birmingham | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Denver to Birmingham | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Colorado Springs to Mobile | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Fort Collins to Birmingham | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Colorado Springs to Montgomery | ~1,317 mi | 7–14 days | $5,927 – $7,902 | $6,815 – $9,087 |
| Aurora to Mobile | ~1,323 mi | 7–14 days | $5,954 – $7,938 | $6,847 – $9,129 |
| Denver to Mobile | ~1,329 mi | 7–14 days | $5,981 – $7,974 | $6,878 – $9,170 |
| Aurora to Montgomery | ~1,343 mi | 7–14 days | $6,044 – $8,058 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| Denver to Montgomery | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Fort Collins to Mobile | ~1,365 mi | 7–14 days | $6,143 – $8,190 | $7,064 – $9,418 |
| Fort Collins to Montgomery | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Birmingham, the distance is about 1,275 miles. From our model that is $5,738 – $7,650 for a two-bedroom home and $6,598 – $8,798 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,131 – $5,508 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,754 – $3,672. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Colorado and Alabama, distances run from 1,220 to 1,378 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Alabama take?
Denver to Birmingham is 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,754 – $3,672 for a two-bedroom home over 1,275 miles against $5,738 – $7,650 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,131 – $5,508, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,994 people (±1,616) moved from Colorado to Alabama that year, against about 2,028 (±705) from Alabama to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 9th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.