Moving from Colorado to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Seattle it is 1,317 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 914 to 1,399 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.
- 1,317 miDenver → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,927+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 9,980 people moved from Colorado to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,014), and about 6,188 went the other way. Between Denver and Seattle it is 1,317 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,927 – $7,902 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,980 people a year (±3,014), against about 6,188 (±1,802) from Washington to Colorado, so Washington gains about 3,792 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 4th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Pierce County | 835 ±481 |
| Denver County | King County | 771 ±396 |
| Boulder County | King County | 693 ±508 |
| Arapahoe County | King County | 568 ±330 |
| El Paso County | Thurston County | 263 ±292* |
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 Seattle, 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 Washington.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Washington
At 1,317 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,927 – $7,902 for a two-bedroom home and $6,815 – $9,087 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,267 – $5,689; a freight trailer is $2,845 – $3,793.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,445 – $5,927 | $3,200 – $4,267 | $2,134 – $2,845 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,334 – $7,112 | $3,840 – $5,120 | $2,560 – $3,414 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,927 – $7,902 | $4,267 – $5,689 | $2,845 – $3,793 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,815 – $9,087 | $4,907 – $6,543 | $3,271 – $4,362 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,704 – $10,273 | $5,547 – $7,396 | $3,698 – $4,931 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,890 – $11,853 | $6,401 – $8,534 | $4,267 – $5,689 |
Transport only, for 1,317 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 Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins to Spokane | ~914 mi | 3–7 days | $4,113 – $5,484 | $4,730 – $6,307 |
| Denver to Spokane | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Aurora to Spokane | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Colorado Springs to Spokane | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Fort Collins to Vancouver | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Fort Collins to Tacoma | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Fort Collins to Seattle | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Denver to Vancouver | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Aurora to Vancouver | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Fort Collins to Olympia | ~1,158 mi | 3–7 days | $5,211 – $6,948 | $5,993 – $7,990 |
| Denver to Tacoma | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Aurora to Tacoma | ~1,187 mi | 3–7 days | $5,342 – $7,122 | $6,143 – $8,190 |
| Aurora to Seattle | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Colorado Springs to Vancouver | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Denver to Olympia | ~1,198 mi | 3–7 days | $5,391 – $7,188 | $6,200 – $8,266 |
| Aurora to Olympia | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
| Colorado Springs to Tacoma | ~1,234 mi | 7–14 days | $5,553 – $7,404 | $6,386 – $8,515 |
| Colorado Springs to Olympia | ~1,250 mi | 7–14 days | $5,625 – $7,500 | $6,469 – $8,625 |
| Denver to Seattle | 1,317 mi | 7–14 days | $5,927 – $7,902 | $6,815 – $9,087 |
| Colorado Springs to Seattle | 1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
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 Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington 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 Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Seattle, the distance is 1,317 miles. From our model that is $5,927 – $7,902 for a two-bedroom home and $6,815 – $9,087 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,267 – $5,689 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,845 – $3,793. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Colorado and Washington, distances run from 914 to 1,399 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Washington take?
Denver to Seattle is 3 days on the road (about 24 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 Washington?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Washington 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 Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,845 – $3,793 for a two-bedroom home over 1,317 miles against $5,927 – $7,902 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,267 – $5,689, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,980 people (±3,014) moved from Colorado to Washington that year, against about 6,188 (±1,802) from Washington to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 4th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.