Moving from Colorado Springs, CO to San Diego, CA
About 944 miles across a state line, from Colorado into California, 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 Colorado Springs, CO to San Diego, CA covers about 944 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,248 – $5,664 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 754 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 944 miles between Colorado and California, 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 $4,248 – $5,664 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 Colorado Springs to San Diego
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,186 – $4,248 | $2,294 – $3,059 | $1,529 – $2,039 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,823 – $5,098 | $2,753 – $3,670 | $1,835 – $2,447 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,248 – $5,664 | $3,059 – $4,078 | $2,039 – $2,719 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,885 – $6,514 | $3,517 – $4,690 | $2,345 – $3,127 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,522 – $7,363 | $3,976 – $5,302 | $2,651 – $3,534 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,372 – $8,496 | $4,588 – $6,117 | $3,059 – $4,078 |
Transport only, for an estimated 944 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, Colorado Springs to San Diego
944 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,720. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,248 to $5,664, 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 Colorado Springs to San Diego
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 754 people a year (±331) moved from El Paso County, CO, home to Colorado Springs, to San Diego County, CA, home to San Diego. Going the other way: about 783 people a year (±394). Movers from El Paso County make up 0.6% of the 132,807 people a year who moved into San Diego County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 15,781 people a year (±3,397) moving from Colorado to California and about 19,717 people a year (±3,479) from California to Colorado — a net gain for Colorado of about 3,936 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,303 ±690 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,818 ±581 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1,399 ±591 |
| Douglas County, CO | 1,343 ±461 |
| Pueblo County, CO | 1,343 ±471 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,436 ±1,312 |
| Orange County, CA | 8,261 ±1,298 |
| Riverside County, CA | 8,201 ±1,135 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 5,342 ±857 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 3,074 ±756 |
Licensed movers at each end
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Colorado Springs (57 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.9% of their 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 44799 | Colorado Sprgs · 3 mi | 87 trucks | 64 | 26.1% of 46 |
| Arrow Moving & Storage of Colorado IncUSDOT 1247388 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 15 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3590162 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 18 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Colorado Springs LLCUSDOT 2270734 | Colorado Springs · 8 mi | 7 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Helping Hands Moving IncUSDOT 1283878 | Colorado Springs · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncUSDOT 1321178 | Colorado Springs · 6 mi | 4 trucks | 15 | 18.2% of 11 |
How these figures are calculated
At the San Diego end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of San Diego: Mills Van Lines (San Diego, 108 trucks), Corovan Moving & Storage Co (Poway, 88 trucks), Republic Moving & Storage (Chula Vista, 21 trucks), Ackley Moving Services (Poway, 21 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into California, 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 Colorado Springs to San Diego
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 944 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in San Diego
A local move inside San Diego later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from San Diego are Chula Vista (about 12 mi), Irvine (about 88 mi), Santa Ana (about 95 mi).
Other routes from Colorado Springs
All routes from Colorado Springs, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Denver, CO | 69 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Aurora, CO | ~73 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Colorado Springs to Albuquerque, NM | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Colorado Springs to Salt Lake City, UT | ~464 mi | $2,088 – $2,784 |
| Colorado Springs to Wichita, KS | ~482 mi | $2,169 – $2,892 |
| Colorado Springs to Oklahoma City, OK | ~542 mi | $2,439 – $3,252 |
| Colorado Springs to El Paso, TX | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
Also moving to San Diego: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Fontana, CA, from Los Angeles, CA.
Colorado Springs to San Diego moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to San Diego?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 944 miles cost about $3,186 – $4,248 for a studio, $4,248 – $5,664 for a two-bedroom home and $4,885 – $6,514 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Colorado Springs to San Diego 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 Colorado Springs to San Diego?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,039 – $2,719 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,248 – $5,664 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,059 – $4,078.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado Springs to San Diego?
Yes. Colorado Springs is in Colorado and San Diego is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Colorado Springs hold it.
How many people move from Colorado Springs to San Diego each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 754 people a year (margin of error ±331) moved from El Paso County, which contains Colorado Springs, to San Diego County, which contains San Diego.
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.