Moving from Colorado to District of Columbia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Washington it is about 1,736 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,729 to 1,736 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.
- ~1,736 miDenver → Washington
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,812+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 2,351 people moved from Colorado to District of Columbia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,968). Between Denver and Washington it is about 1,736 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,812 – $10,416 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to District of Columbia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,351 people a year (±1,968). Colorado is the 8th-largest of the 42 states sending people to District of Columbia; District of Columbia took in about 52,701 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Denver County | District of Columbia | 472 ±434 |
| Boulder County | District of Columbia | 265 ±345* |
| El Paso County | District of Columbia | 144 ±84 |
| Arapahoe County | District of Columbia | 106 ±80 |
| Jefferson County | District of Columbia | 52 ±46 |
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 Washington, 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 District of Columbia.
Cost of moving from Colorado to District of Columbia
At about 1,736 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,812 – $10,416 for a two-bedroom home and $8,984 – $11,978 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,625 – $7,500; a freight trailer is $3,750 – $5,000.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,859 – $7,812 | $4,218 – $5,625 | $2,812 – $3,750 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,031 – $9,374 | $5,062 – $6,750 | $3,375 – $4,500 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,812 – $10,416 | $5,625 – $7,500 | $3,750 – $5,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,984 – $11,978 | $6,468 – $8,624 | $4,312 – $5,750 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,156 – $13,541 | $7,312 – $9,749 | $4,875 – $6,500 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,718 – $15,624 | $8,437 – $11,249 | $5,625 – $7,500 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,736 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 District of Columbia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora to Washington | ~1,729 mi | 7–14 days | $7,781 – $10,374 | $8,948 – $11,930 |
| Fort Collins to Washington | ~1,735 mi | 7–14 days | $7,808 – $10,410 | $8,979 – $11,971 |
| Colorado Springs to Washington | ~1,736 mi | 7–14 days | $7,812 – $10,416 | $8,984 – $11,978 |
| Denver to Washington | ~1,736 mi | 7–14 days | $7,812 – $10,416 | $8,984 – $11,978 |
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 District of Columbia end, 6 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in District of Columbia, moving costs in District of Columbia, or the reverse trip, District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to District of Columbia?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Washington, the distance is about 1,736 miles. From our model that is $7,812 – $10,416 for a two-bedroom home and $8,984 – $11,978 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,625 – $7,500 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,750 – $5,000. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Colorado and District of Columbia, distances run from 1,729 to 1,736 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to District of Columbia take?
Denver to Washington is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 District of Columbia?
Yes. A move from Colorado into District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,750 – $5,000 for a two-bedroom home over 1,736 miles against $7,812 – $10,416 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,625 – $7,500, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to District of Columbia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,351 people (±1,968) moved from Colorado to District of Columbia that year. That makes Colorado the 8th-largest source of new residents for District of Columbia among the states.