Moving from Fort Collins, CO to Phoenix, AZ
About 728 miles across a state line, from Colorado into Arizona, 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 Phoenix, AZ covers about 728 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,276 – $4,368 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 728 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 728 miles between Colorado and Arizona, 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 $3,276 – $4,368 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,457 – $3,276 | $1,769 – $2,359 | $1,179 – $1,572 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,948 – $3,931 | $2,123 – $2,830 | $1,415 – $1,887 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,276 – $4,368 | $2,359 – $3,145 | $1,572 – $2,097 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,767 – $5,023 | $2,713 – $3,617 | $1,808 – $2,411 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,259 – $5,678 | $3,066 – $4,088 | $2,044 – $2,726 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,914 – $6,552 | $3,538 – $4,717 | $2,359 – $3,145 |
Transport only, for an estimated 728 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 Phoenix
728 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,640. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,276 to $4,368, 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 Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 728 people a year (±296) moved from Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 538 people a year (±249). Movers from Larimer County make up 0.4% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 10,284 people a year (±2,531) moving from Colorado to Arizona and about 9,762 people a year (±2,707) from Arizona to Colorado — a net gain for Arizona of about 522 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
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 Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Colorado into Arizona, 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 Phoenix
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 728 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 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 Las Vegas, NV | ~728 mi | $3,276 – $4,368 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Fort Collins to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 728 miles cost about $2,457 – $3,276 for a studio, $3,276 – $4,368 for a two-bedroom home and $3,767 – $5,023 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Collins to Phoenix take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,572 – $2,097 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,276 – $4,368 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,359 – $3,145.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Collins to Phoenix?
Yes. Fort Collins is in Colorado and Phoenix is in Arizona, 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 Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 728 people a year (margin of error ±296) moved from Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
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.