Moving from Colorado to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Phoenix it is 864 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 631 to 864 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.
- 864 miDenver → Phoenix
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,888+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 10,284 people moved from Colorado to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,531), and about 9,762 went the other way. Between Denver and Phoenix it is 864 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,888 – $5,184 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,284 people a year (±2,531), against about 9,762 (±2,707) from Arizona to Colorado, so Arizona gains about 522 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 4th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Maricopa County | 1,399 ±591 |
| Denver County | Maricopa County | 895 ±425 |
| Denver County | Pima County | 734 ±712 |
| Larimer County | Maricopa County | 728 ±296 |
| Douglas County | Maricopa County | 565 ±275 |
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.
Denver to Phoenix, 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 Arizona.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Arizona
At 864 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,888 – $5,184 for a two-bedroom home and $4,471 – $5,962 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,799 – $3,732; a freight trailer is $1,866 – $2,488.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,499 – $4,666 | $2,519 – $3,359 | $1,680 – $2,239 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,888 – $5,184 | $2,799 – $3,732 | $1,866 – $2,488 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,471 – $5,962 | $3,219 – $4,292 | $2,146 – $2,862 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,054 – $6,739 | $3,639 – $4,852 | $2,426 – $3,235 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,832 – $7,776 | $4,199 – $5,599 | $2,799 – $3,732 |
Transport only, for 864 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 Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Mesa | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Colorado Springs to Scottsdale | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Colorado Springs to Gilbert | ~633 mi | 3–7 days | $2,849 – $3,798 | $3,276 – $4,368 |
| Colorado Springs to Tempe | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Colorado Springs to Chandler | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Colorado Springs to Phoenix | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Colorado Springs to Tucson | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Denver to Scottsdale | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Denver to Mesa | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Denver to Gilbert | ~678 mi | 3–7 days | $3,051 – $4,068 | $3,509 – $4,678 |
| Aurora to Mesa | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Aurora to Scottsdale | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Denver to Tempe | ~681 mi | 3–7 days | $3,065 – $4,086 | $3,524 – $4,699 |
| Aurora to Gilbert | ~682 mi | 3–7 days | $3,069 – $4,092 | $3,529 – $4,706 |
| Denver to Chandler | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Aurora to Tempe | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Aurora to Phoenix | ~688 mi | 3–7 days | $3,096 – $4,128 | $3,560 – $4,747 |
| Aurora to Chandler | ~689 mi | 3–7 days | $3,101 – $4,134 | $3,566 – $4,754 |
| Fort Collins to Scottsdale | ~719 mi | 3–7 days | $3,236 – $4,314 | $3,721 – $4,961 |
| Denver to Tucson | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Fort Collins to Mesa | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Aurora to Tucson | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Fort Collins to Gilbert | ~724 mi | 3–7 days | $3,258 – $4,344 | $3,747 – $4,996 |
| Fort Collins to Tempe | ~726 mi | 3–7 days | $3,267 – $4,356 | $3,757 – $5,009 |
| Fort Collins to Phoenix | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
| Fort Collins to Chandler | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| Fort Collins to Tucson | ~772 mi | 3–7 days | $3,474 – $4,632 | $3,995 – $5,327 |
| Denver to Phoenix | 864 mi | 3–7 days | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,471 – $5,962 |
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 Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona 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 Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Phoenix, the distance is 864 miles. From our model that is $3,888 – $5,184 for a two-bedroom home and $4,471 – $5,962 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,799 – $3,732 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,866 – $2,488. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Colorado and Arizona, distances run from 631 to 864 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Arizona take?
Denver to Phoenix is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Arizona 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 Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,866 – $2,488 for a two-bedroom home over 864 miles against $3,888 – $5,184 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,799 – $3,732, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,284 people (±2,531) moved from Colorado to Arizona that year, against about 9,762 (±2,707) from Arizona to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 4th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.