Moving from Coloradoto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 28 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 864 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Colorado
503 household-goods carriers in Colorado are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Pikes Peak Moving & Storage Llc, Colorado Sprgs · USDOT 44799 · 87 trucks
- Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers, Aurora · USDOT 1353870 · 38 trucks
- Mesa Moving & Storage, Grand Junction · USDOT 2251528 · 31 trucks
- All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Denver Llc, Denver · USDOT 900253 · 27 trucks
- Exodus Moving Storage Inc, Johnstown · USDOT 675502 · 27 trucks
At the Arizona end
373 household-goods carriers are based in Arizona — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Phoenix runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,860 – $6,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,471 – $5,962 | $5,589 – $7,453 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Colorado into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $5,589 – $7,453 rather than $4,471 – $5,962.