Moving from Connecticut to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Denver it is about 1,967 miles and 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,913 to 1,978 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.
- ~1,967 miHartford → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,852+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,822 people moved from Connecticut to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±886), and about 758 went the other way. Between Hartford and Denver it is about 1,967 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,852 – $11,802 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,822 people a year (±886), against about 758 (±501) from Colorado to Connecticut, so Colorado gains about 1,064 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 31st-largest of the 47 states sending people to Colorado; Colorado took in about 181,683 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Arapahoe County | 658 ±613 |
| New Haven County | Denver County | 185 ±153 |
| New Haven County | Gunnison County | 99 ±152* |
| New London County | Boulder County | 93 ±93* |
| Fairfield County | Denver County | 83 ±88* |
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.
Hartford to Denver, 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 Connecticut and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Colorado
At about 1,967 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,852 – $11,802 for a two-bedroom home and $10,179 – $13,572 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,373 – $8,497; a freight trailer is $4,249 – $5,665.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,639 – $8,852 | $4,780 – $6,373 | $3,187 – $4,249 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,966 – $10,622 | $5,736 – $7,648 | $3,824 – $5,098 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,852 – $11,802 | $6,373 – $8,497 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,179 – $13,572 | $7,329 – $9,772 | $4,886 – $6,515 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,507 – $15,343 | $8,285 – $11,047 | $5,523 – $7,364 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,277 – $17,703 | $9,560 – $12,746 | $6,373 – $8,497 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,967 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 Connecticut to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Fort Collins | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| Stamford to Aurora | ~1,915 mi | 7–14 days | $8,618 – $11,490 | $9,910 – $13,214 |
| Stamford to Denver | ~1,922 mi | 7–14 days | $8,649 – $11,532 | $9,946 – $13,262 |
| Stamford to Colorado Springs | ~1,930 mi | 7–14 days | $8,685 – $11,580 | $9,988 – $13,317 |
| Bridgeport to Fort Collins | ~1,931 mi | 7–14 days | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Bridgeport to Aurora | ~1,934 mi | 7–14 days | $8,703 – $11,604 | $10,008 – $13,345 |
| Bridgeport to Denver | ~1,941 mi | 7–14 days | $8,735 – $11,646 | $10,045 – $13,393 |
| New Haven to Fort Collins | ~1,946 mi | 7–14 days | $8,757 – $11,676 | $10,071 – $13,427 |
| Bridgeport to Colorado Springs | ~1,950 mi | 7–14 days | $8,775 – $11,700 | $10,091 – $13,455 |
| New Haven to Aurora | ~1,950 mi | 7–14 days | $8,775 – $11,700 | $10,091 – $13,455 |
| Hartford to Fort Collins | ~1,956 mi | 7–14 days | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| New Haven to Denver | ~1,956 mi | 7–14 days | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| Hartford to Aurora | ~1,960 mi | 7–14 days | $8,820 – $11,760 | $10,143 – $13,524 |
| New Haven to Colorado Springs | ~1,966 mi | 7–14 days | $8,847 – $11,796 | $10,174 – $13,565 |
| Hartford to Denver | ~1,967 mi | 7–14 days | $8,852 – $11,802 | $10,179 – $13,572 |
| Hartford to Colorado Springs | ~1,978 mi | 7–14 days | $8,901 – $11,868 | $10,236 – $13,648 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut directory ranks them. At the Colorado end, 498 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Colorado, moving costs in Colorado, or the reverse trip, Colorado to Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Denver, the distance is about 1,967 miles. From our model that is $8,852 – $11,802 for a two-bedroom home and $10,179 – $13,572 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,373 – $8,497 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,249 – $5,665. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Colorado, distances run from 1,913 to 1,978 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Colorado take?
Hartford to Denver is 4 days on the road (about 36 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 Connecticut to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,249 – $5,665 for a two-bedroom home over 1,967 miles against $8,852 – $11,802 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,373 – $8,497, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,822 people (±886) moved from Connecticut to Colorado that year, against about 758 (±501) from Colorado to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 31st-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.