Moving from Colorado to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Hartford it is about 1,967 miles and 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,913 to 1,978 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.
- ~1,967 miDenver → Hartford
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,852+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 758 people moved from Colorado to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±501), and about 1,822 went the other way. Between Denver and Hartford it is about 1,967 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,852 – $11,802 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 758 people a year (±501), against about 1,822 (±886) from Connecticut to Colorado, so Connecticut loses about 1,064 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 22nd-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Summit County | New Haven County | 95 ±87 |
| Eagle County | Litchfield County | 53 ±59* |
| Denver County | Fairfield County | 52 ±66* |
| Adams County | Litchfield County | 49 ±81* |
| Adams County | Tolland County | 47 ±66* |
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 Hartford, 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 Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Connecticut
At about 1,967 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,852 – $11,802 for a two-bedroom home and $10,179 – $13,572 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,373 – $8,497; a freight trailer is $4,249 – $5,665.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,639 – $8,852 | $4,780 – $6,373 | $3,187 – $4,249 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,966 – $10,622 | $5,736 – $7,648 | $3,824 – $5,098 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,852 – $11,802 | $6,373 – $8,497 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,179 – $13,572 | $7,329 – $9,772 | $4,886 – $6,515 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,507 – $15,343 | $8,285 – $11,047 | $5,523 – $7,364 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,277 – $17,703 | $9,560 – $12,746 | $6,373 – $8,497 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,967 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 Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Stamford | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| Aurora to Stamford | ~1,915 mi | 7–14 days | $8,618 – $11,490 | $9,910 – $13,214 |
| Denver to Stamford | ~1,922 mi | 7–14 days | $8,649 – $11,532 | $9,946 – $13,262 |
| Colorado Springs to Stamford | ~1,930 mi | 7–14 days | $8,685 – $11,580 | $9,988 – $13,317 |
| Fort Collins to Bridgeport | ~1,931 mi | 7–14 days | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Aurora to Bridgeport | ~1,934 mi | 7–14 days | $8,703 – $11,604 | $10,008 – $13,345 |
| Denver to Bridgeport | ~1,941 mi | 7–14 days | $8,735 – $11,646 | $10,045 – $13,393 |
| Fort Collins to New Haven | ~1,946 mi | 7–14 days | $8,757 – $11,676 | $10,071 – $13,427 |
| Aurora to New Haven | ~1,950 mi | 7–14 days | $8,775 – $11,700 | $10,091 – $13,455 |
| Colorado Springs to Bridgeport | ~1,950 mi | 7–14 days | $8,775 – $11,700 | $10,091 – $13,455 |
| Denver to New Haven | ~1,956 mi | 7–14 days | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| Fort Collins to Hartford | ~1,956 mi | 7–14 days | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| Aurora to Hartford | ~1,960 mi | 7–14 days | $8,820 – $11,760 | $10,143 – $13,524 |
| Colorado Springs to New Haven | ~1,966 mi | 7–14 days | $8,847 – $11,796 | $10,174 – $13,565 |
| Denver to Hartford | ~1,967 mi | 7–14 days | $8,852 – $11,802 | $10,179 – $13,572 |
| Colorado Springs to Hartford | ~1,978 mi | 7–14 days | $8,901 – $11,868 | $10,236 – $13,648 |
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 Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut 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 Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Hartford, the distance is about 1,967 miles. From our model that is $8,852 – $11,802 for a two-bedroom home and $10,179 – $13,572 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,373 – $8,497 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,249 – $5,665. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Colorado and Connecticut, distances run from 1,913 to 1,978 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Connecticut take?
Denver to Hartford is 4 days on the road (about 36 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 Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,249 – $5,665 for a two-bedroom home over 1,967 miles against $8,852 – $11,802 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,373 – $8,497, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 758 people (±501) moved from Colorado to Connecticut that year, against about 1,822 (±886) from Connecticut to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.