Moving from Massachusetts to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Denver it is about 2,058 miles and 5 days on the road (about 37 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,957 to 2,071 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.
- ~2,058 miBoston → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,261+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 2,050 people moved from Massachusetts to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±861), and about 3,460 went the other way. Between Boston and Denver it is about 2,058 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,261 – $12,348 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,050 people a year (±861), against about 3,460 (±2,161) from Colorado to Massachusetts, so Colorado loses about 1,410 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 28th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | Denver County | 421 ±160 |
| Middlesex County | Boulder County | 390 ±198 |
| Middlesex County | Denver County | 346 ±160 |
| Middlesex County | El Paso County | 262 ±164 |
| Middlesex County | Jefferson County | 174 ±128 |
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.
Boston 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 Massachusetts and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Colorado
At about 2,058 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,261 – $12,348 for a two-bedroom home and $10,650 – $14,200 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,668 – $8,891; a freight trailer is $4,445 – $5,927.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,946 – $9,261 | $5,001 – $6,668 | $3,334 – $4,445 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,335 – $11,113 | $6,001 – $8,002 | $4,001 – $5,334 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,261 – $12,348 | $6,668 – $8,891 | $4,445 – $5,927 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,650 – $14,200 | $7,668 – $10,224 | $5,112 – $6,816 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,039 – $16,052 | $8,668 – $11,558 | $5,779 – $7,705 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,892 – $18,522 | $10,002 – $13,336 | $6,668 – $8,891 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,058 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 Massachusetts to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Fort Collins | ~1,957 mi | 7–14 days | $8,807 – $11,742 | $10,127 – $13,503 |
| Springfield to Aurora | ~1,963 mi | 7–14 days | $8,834 – $11,778 | $10,159 – $13,545 |
| Springfield to Denver | ~1,969 mi | 7–14 days | $8,861 – $11,814 | $10,190 – $13,586 |
| Springfield to Colorado Springs | ~1,981 mi | 7–14 days | $8,915 – $11,886 | $10,252 – $13,669 |
| Worcester to Fort Collins | ~2,002 mi | 7–14 days | $9,009 – $12,012 | $10,360 – $13,814 |
| Worcester to Aurora | ~2,008 mi | 7–14 days | $9,036 – $12,048 | $10,391 – $13,855 |
| Worcester to Denver | ~2,015 mi | 7–14 days | $9,068 – $12,090 | $10,428 – $13,904 |
| Worcester to Colorado Springs | ~2,027 mi | 7–14 days | $9,122 – $12,162 | $10,490 – $13,986 |
| Boston to Fort Collins | ~2,045 mi | 7–14 days | $9,203 – $12,270 | $10,583 – $14,111 |
| Boston to Aurora | ~2,052 mi | 7–14 days | $9,234 – $12,312 | $10,619 – $14,159 |
| Boston to Denver | ~2,058 mi | 7–14 days | $9,261 – $12,348 | $10,650 – $14,200 |
| Boston to Colorado Springs | ~2,071 mi | 7–14 days | $9,320 – $12,426 | $10,717 – $14,290 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Denver, the distance is about 2,058 miles. From our model that is $9,261 – $12,348 for a two-bedroom home and $10,650 – $14,200 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,668 – $8,891 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,445 – $5,927. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Colorado, distances run from 1,957 to 2,071 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Colorado take?
Boston 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 Massachusetts to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,445 – $5,927 for a two-bedroom home over 2,058 miles against $9,261 – $12,348 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,668 – $8,891, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,050 people (±861) moved from Massachusetts to Colorado that year, against about 3,460 (±2,161) from Colorado to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 28th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.