Moving from Atlanta, GA to Denver, CO
1,477 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Colorado, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Atlanta, GA to Denver, CO covers 1,477 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,647 – $8,862 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 352 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,477 miles from Georgia to Colorado. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,647 – $8,862 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Atlanta to Denver
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,985 – $6,647 | $3,589 – $4,785 | $2,393 – $3,190 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,982 – $7,976 | $4,307 – $5,743 | $2,871 – $3,828 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,647 – $8,862 | $4,785 – $6,381 | $3,190 – $4,254 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,643 – $10,191 | $5,503 – $7,338 | $3,669 – $4,892 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,640 – $11,521 | $6,221 – $8,295 | $4,147 – $5,530 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,970 – $13,293 | $7,178 – $9,571 | $4,785 – $6,381 |
Transport only, for 1,477 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, Atlanta to Denver
1,477 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,385. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,647 to $8,862, 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 Atlanta to Denver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 352 people a year (±222) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to Denver County, CO, home to Denver. Going the other way: about 9 people a year (±15). Movers from Fulton County make up 0.5% of the 77,381 people a year who moved into Denver County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,896 people a year (±1,574) moving from Georgia to Colorado and about 4,594 people a year (±1,813) from Colorado to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 698 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,205 ±1,333 |
| Cobb County, GA | 10,929 ±1,229 |
| Clayton County, GA | 7,292 ±1,451 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 4,421 ±716 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 3,851 ±812 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe County, CO | 14,135 ±1,426 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 8,268 ±979 |
| Adams County, CO | 5,952 ±1,174 |
| Douglas County, CO | 2,979 ±673 |
| Boulder County, CO | 2,746 ±450 |
Licensed movers at each end
125 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Atlanta (454 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 74 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.7% of their 155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Movers IncUSDOT 1187702 | Doraville · 13 mi | 57 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncUSDOT 797586 | Doraville · 14 mi | 39 trucks | 20 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1727120 | Atlanta · 9 mi | 27 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| General Movers LLCUSDOT 1914057 | Lithonia · 16 mi | 25 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1942465 | Marietta · 20 mi | 24 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 6 |
| USA Family Moving of Atlanta LLCUSDOT 3447326 | Alpharetta · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 4 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Denver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Denver: Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers (Aurora, 38 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLC (Denver, 27 trucks), Amazing Moves Moving & Storage (Denver, 20 trucks), Johnson Storage & Moving Co (Centennial, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Colorado, 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 Atlanta to Denver
Insist on a survey
Over 1,477 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,477 miles of handling.
Arriving in Denver
A local move inside Denver later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Denver are Aurora (about 7 mi), Fort Collins (about 65 mi), Colorado Springs (about 74 mi).
Other routes from Atlanta
All routes from Atlanta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Columbus, GA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Atlanta to Chattanooga, TN | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Atlanta to Greenville, SC | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Atlanta to Birmingham, AL | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Atlanta to Augusta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Atlanta to Montgomery, AL | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Atlanta to Knoxville, TN | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Atlanta to Columbia, SC | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Denver: from Aurora, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
Atlanta to Denver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Denver?
From our published model, full-service movers over 1,477 miles cost about $4,985 – $6,647 for a studio, $6,647 – $8,862 for a two-bedroom home and $7,643 – $10,191 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to Denver take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Atlanta to Denver?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,190 – $4,254 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,647 – $8,862 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,785 – $6,381.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to Denver?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Denver is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 125 listed movers within 30 miles of Atlanta hold it.
How many people move from Atlanta to Denver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 352 people a year (margin of error ±222) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, to Denver County, which contains Denver.
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.