Moving from Fort Collins, CO to Austin, TX
About 957 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Texas, 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 Fort Collins, CO to Austin, TX covers about 957 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,307 – $5,742 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 107 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 957 miles between Colorado and Texas, 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 $4,307 – $5,742 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 Fort Collins to Austin
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,230 – $4,307 | $2,326 – $3,101 | $1,550 – $2,067 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,876 – $5,168 | $2,791 – $3,721 | $1,860 – $2,481 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,307 – $5,742 | $3,101 – $4,134 | $2,067 – $2,756 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,952 – $6,603 | $3,566 – $4,754 | $2,377 – $3,170 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,598 – $7,465 | $4,031 – $5,375 | $2,687 – $3,583 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,460 – $8,613 | $4,651 – $6,201 | $3,101 – $4,134 |
Transport only, for an estimated 957 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, Fort Collins to Austin
957 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,785. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,307 to $5,742, 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 Fort Collins to Austin
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 107 people a year (±99) moved from Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins, to Travis County, TX, home to Austin. Going the other way: about 113 people a year (±74). Movers from Larimer County make up 0.1% of the 88,034 people a year who moved into Travis County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 22,986 people a year (±4,909) moving from Colorado to Texas and about 27,574 people a year (±4,594) from Texas to Colorado — a net gain for Colorado of about 4,588 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 4,427 ±773 |
| Boulder County, CO | 1,666 ±486 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,212 ±309 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 921 ±234 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 728 ±296 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Williamson County, TX | 10,828 ±1,757 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| Hays County, TX | 4,306 ±1,049 |
| Bexar County, TX | 3,813 ±659 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,840 ±714 |
Licensed movers at each end
15 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Collins (47 counting those licensed only inside Colorado). 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 5.0% of their 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus Moving Storage IncUSDOT 675502 | Johnstown · 16 mi | 27 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Skyline Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2840634 | Loveland · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2126287 | Fort Collins · 7 mi | 10 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLCUSDOT 3497243 | Longmont · 27 mi | 7 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Choice Moving Company LLCUSDOT 2782658 | Fort Collins · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Two College MoversUSDOT 2493028 | Fort Collins · 7 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Austin end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Austin: Apple Moving (Austin, 185 trucks), Einstein Moving Company LLC (Austin, 80 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving & Storage Inc (Round Rock, 30 trucks), Next Stop Moving & Storage (Taylor, 18 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Texas, 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 Fort Collins to Austin
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 957 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Austin
A local move inside Austin later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Austin are San Antonio (about 86 mi), Houston (about 171 mi), Fort Worth (about 202 mi).
Other routes from Fort Collins
All routes from Fort Collins, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Cheyenne, WY | ~50 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Fort Collins to Denver, CO | ~65 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Fort Collins to Aurora, CO | ~66 mi | $525 – $859 |
| Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, CO | ~139 mi | $626 – $834 |
| Fort Collins to Salt Lake City, UT | ~417 mi | $1,877 – $2,502 |
| Fort Collins to Wichita, KS | ~535 mi | $2,408 – $3,210 |
| Fort Collins to Kansas City, MO | ~659 mi | $2,966 – $3,954 |
| Fort Collins to Phoenix, AZ | ~728 mi | $3,276 – $4,368 |
Also moving to Austin: from San Antonio, TX, from Houston, TX, from Dallas, TX, from Arlington, TX.
Fort Collins to Austin moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Austin?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 957 miles cost about $3,230 – $4,307 for a studio, $4,307 – $5,742 for a two-bedroom home and $4,952 – $6,603 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Collins to Austin 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 Fort Collins to Austin?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,067 – $2,756 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,307 – $5,742 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,101 – $4,134.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Collins to Austin?
Yes. Fort Collins is in Colorado and Austin is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 15 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Collins hold it.
How many people move from Fort Collins to Austin each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 107 people a year (margin of error ±99) moved from Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins, to Travis County, which contains Austin.
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.