Moving from Fort Collins, CO to Los Angeles, CA
About 992 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 Fort Collins, CO to Los Angeles, CA covers about 992 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,464 – $5,952 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 221 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 992 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 $4,464 – $5,952 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,348 – $4,464 | $2,411 – $3,214 | $1,607 – $2,143 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,018 – $5,357 | $2,893 – $3,857 | $1,928 – $2,571 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,464 – $5,952 | $3,214 – $4,285 | $2,143 – $2,857 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,134 – $6,845 | $3,696 – $4,928 | $2,464 – $3,286 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,803 – $7,738 | $4,178 – $5,571 | $2,786 – $3,714 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,696 – $8,928 | $4,821 – $6,428 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
Transport only, for an estimated 992 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 Los Angeles
992 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,960. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,464 to $5,952, 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 Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 221 people a year (±127) moved from Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 323 people a year (±153). Movers from Larimer County make up 0.1% of the 201,481 people a year who moved into Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| Riverside County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,898 ±761 |
| Ventura County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
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 Los Angeles end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Los Angeles: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Best California Movers (North Hollywood, 22 trucks), Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc (Pacoima, 17 trucks), Altar Boys Moving (Pacoima, 15 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 Fort Collins to Los Angeles
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 992 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Los Angeles
A local move inside Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles are Long Beach (about 23 mi), Santa Clarita (about 34 mi), Santa Ana (about 35 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 Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Fort Collins to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 992 miles cost about $3,348 – $4,464 for a studio, $4,464 – $5,952 for a two-bedroom home and $5,134 – $6,845 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Collins to Los Angeles take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 18 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 Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,143 – $2,857 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,464 – $5,952 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,214 – $4,285.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Collins to Los Angeles?
Yes. Fort Collins is in Colorado and Los Angeles is in California, 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 Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 221 people a year (margin of error ±127) moved from Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins, to Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles.
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.