Moving from Floridato Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Denver it is about 2,011 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 44 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,516 to 2,045 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Miami 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 Florida and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Florida to Colorado
At about 2,011 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,050 – $12,066 for a two-bedroom home and $10,407 – $13,876 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,516 – $8,688; a freight trailer is $4,344 – $5,792.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,787 – $9,050 | $4,887 – $6,516 | $3,258 – $4,344 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,145 – $10,859 | $5,864 – $7,819 | $3,909 – $5,213 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,050 – $12,066 | $6,516 – $8,688 | $4,344 – $5,792 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,407 – $13,876 | $7,493 – $9,991 | $4,995 – $6,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,764 – $15,686 | $8,470 – $11,294 | $5,647 – $7,529 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,574 – $18,099 | $9,773 – $13,031 | $6,516 – $8,688 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,011 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 Florida to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 40 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Colorado Springs | ~1,516 mi | 7–14 days | $6,822 – $9,096 | $7,845 – $10,460 |
| Tallahassee to Aurora | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
| Tallahassee to Denver | ~1,552 mi | 7–14 days | $6,984 – $9,312 | $8,032 – $10,709 |
| Tallahassee to Fort Collins | ~1,582 mi | 7–14 days | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| Gainesville to Colorado Springs | ~1,662 mi | 7–14 days | $7,479 – $9,972 | $8,601 – $11,468 |
| Jacksonville to Colorado Springs | ~1,676 mi | 7–14 days | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Gainesville to Aurora | ~1,691 mi | 7–14 days | $7,610 – $10,146 | $8,751 – $11,668 |
| Gainesville to Denver | ~1,697 mi | 7–14 days | $7,637 – $10,182 | $8,782 – $11,709 |
| Jacksonville to Aurora | ~1,702 mi | 7–14 days | $7,659 – $10,212 | $8,808 – $11,744 |
| Jacksonville to Denver | ~1,708 mi | 7–14 days | $7,686 – $10,248 | $8,839 – $11,785 |
| Gainesville to Fort Collins | ~1,727 mi | 7–14 days | $7,772 – $10,362 | $8,937 – $11,916 |
| Saint Petersburg to Colorado Springs | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Jacksonville to Fort Collins | ~1,735 mi | 7–14 days | $7,808 – $10,410 | $8,979 – $11,971 |
| Tampa to Colorado Springs | ~1,735 mi | 7–14 days | $7,808 – $10,410 | $8,979 – $11,971 |
| Saint Petersburg to Aurora | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| Tampa to Aurora | ~1,768 mi | 7–14 days | $7,956 – $10,608 | $9,149 – $12,199 |
| Orlando to Colorado Springs | ~1,770 mi | 7–14 days | $7,965 – $10,620 | $9,160 – $12,213 |
| Saint Petersburg to Denver | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Tampa to Denver | ~1,774 mi | 7–14 days | $7,983 – $10,644 | $9,180 – $12,241 |
| Orlando to Aurora | ~1,800 mi | 7–14 days | $8,100 – $10,800 | $9,315 – $12,420 |
| Orlando to Denver | ~1,806 mi | 7–14 days | $8,127 – $10,836 | $9,346 – $12,461 |
| Saint Petersburg to Fort Collins | ~1,807 mi | 7–14 days | $8,132 – $10,842 | $9,351 – $12,468 |
| Tampa to Fort Collins | ~1,807 mi | 7–14 days | $8,132 – $10,842 | $9,351 – $12,468 |
| Cape Coral to Colorado Springs | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Orlando to Fort Collins | ~1,836 mi | 7–14 days | $8,262 – $11,016 | $9,501 – $12,668 |
| Cape Coral to Aurora | ~1,860 mi | 7–14 days | $8,370 – $11,160 | $9,626 – $12,834 |
| Cape Coral to Denver | ~1,866 mi | 7–14 days | $8,397 – $11,196 | $9,657 – $12,875 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Colorado Springs | ~1,886 mi | 7–14 days | $8,487 – $11,316 | $9,760 – $13,013 |
| Cape Coral to Fort Collins | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Aurora | ~1,917 mi | 7–14 days | $8,627 – $11,502 | $9,920 – $13,227 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Denver | ~1,923 mi | 7–14 days | $8,654 – $11,538 | $9,952 – $13,269 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Fort Collins | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Colorado Springs | ~1,956 mi | 7–14 days | $8,802 – $11,736 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
| Hialeah to Colorado Springs | ~1,959 mi | 7–14 days | $8,816 – $11,754 | $10,138 – $13,517 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Aurora | ~1,989 mi | 7–14 days | $8,951 – $11,934 | $10,293 – $13,724 |
| Hialeah to Aurora | ~1,993 mi | 7–14 days | $8,969 – $11,958 | $10,314 – $13,752 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Denver | ~1,995 mi | 7–14 days | $8,978 – $11,970 | $10,324 – $13,766 |
| Hialeah to Denver | ~2,000 mi | 7–14 days | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
| Miami to Aurora | ~2,004 mi | 7–14 days | $9,018 – $12,024 | $10,371 – $13,828 |
| Miami to Denver | ~2,011 mi | 7–14 days | $9,050 – $12,066 | $10,407 – $13,876 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Fort Collins | ~2,029 mi | 7–14 days | $9,131 – $12,174 | $10,500 – $14,000 |
| Hialeah to Fort Collins | ~2,034 mi | 7–14 days | $9,153 – $12,204 | $10,526 – $14,035 |
| Miami to Colorado Springs | 2,040 mi | 7–14 days | $9,180 – $12,240 | $10,557 – $14,076 |
| Miami to Fort Collins | ~2,045 mi | 7–14 days | $9,203 – $12,270 | $10,583 – $14,111 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 2,011 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Florida
2,045 household-goods carriers in Florida are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Suddath Workplace Solutions, Jacksonville · USDOT 3527089 · 193 trucks
- Bms Moving & Storage, Sarasota · USDOT 716970 · 145 trucks
- Good Greek Moving And Storage, West Palm Beach · USDOT 2562486 · 83 trucks
- American Van Lines Inc, Pompano Beach · USDOT 614506 · 81 trucks
- First Class Moving Systems Inc, Tampa · USDOT 944759 · 50 trucks
At the Colorado end
503 household-goods carriers are based in Colorado — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Denver runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $9,050 – $12,066 | $11,313 – $15,083 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,407 – $13,876 | $13,009 – $17,345 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Denver, the distance is about 2,011 miles. From our model that is $9,050 – $12,066 for a two-bedroom home and $10,407 – $13,876 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,516 – $8,688 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,344 – $5,792. Across the 44 city pairs we price between Florida and Colorado, distances run from 1,516 to 2,045 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Colorado take?
Miami to Denver is 5 days on the road (about 37 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 Florida to Colorado?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Florida into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,344 – $5,792 for a two-bedroom home over 2,011 miles against $9,050 – $12,066 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $13,009 – $17,345 rather than $10,407 – $13,876.