Moving from Nebraska to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Denver it is about 567 miles and 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 509 to 582 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.
- ~567 miOmaha → Denver
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,552+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 3,243 people moved from Nebraska to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,345), and about 3,680 went the other way. Between Omaha and Denver it is about 567 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,552 – $3,402 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,243 people a year (±1,345), against about 3,680 (±1,097) from Colorado to Nebraska, so Colorado loses about 437 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Denver County | 280 ±154 |
| York County | Adams County | 172 ±235* |
| Cheyenne County | Summit County | 147 ±213* |
| Douglas County | El Paso County | 141 ±116 |
| Lancaster County | Larimer County | 120 ±97 |
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.
Omaha 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 Nebraska and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to Colorado
At about 567 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,552 – $3,402 for a two-bedroom home and $2,934 – $3,912 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,837 – $2,449; a freight trailer is $1,225 – $1,633.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,914 – $2,552 | $1,378 – $1,837 | $919 – $1,225 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,296 – $3,062 | $1,653 – $2,204 | $1,102 – $1,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,552 – $3,402 | $1,837 – $2,449 | $1,225 – $1,633 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,934 – $3,912 | $2,113 – $2,817 | $1,408 – $1,878 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,317 – $4,423 | $2,388 – $3,184 | $1,592 – $2,123 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,827 – $5,103 | $2,756 – $3,674 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
Transport only, for an estimated 567 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 Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln to Aurora | ~509 mi | 3–7 days | $2,291 – $3,054 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
| Lincoln to Fort Collins | ~511 mi | 3–7 days | $2,300 – $3,066 | $2,644 – $3,526 |
| Lincoln to Denver | ~516 mi | 3–7 days | $2,322 – $3,096 | $2,670 – $3,560 |
| Lincoln to Colorado Springs | ~527 mi | 3–7 days | $2,372 – $3,162 | $2,727 – $3,636 |
| Omaha to Fort Collins | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Omaha to Aurora | ~561 mi | 3–7 days | $2,525 – $3,366 | $2,903 – $3,871 |
| Omaha to Denver | ~567 mi | 3–7 days | $2,552 – $3,402 | $2,934 – $3,912 |
| Omaha to Colorado Springs | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska 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 Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Denver, the distance is about 567 miles. From our model that is $2,552 – $3,402 for a two-bedroom home and $2,934 – $3,912 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,837 – $2,449 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,225 – $1,633. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Nebraska and Colorado, distances run from 509 to 582 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to Colorado take?
Omaha to Denver is 2 days on the road (about 10 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Nebraska to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,225 – $1,633 for a two-bedroom home over 567 miles against $2,552 – $3,402 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,837 – $2,449, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,243 people (±1,345) moved from Nebraska to Colorado that year, against about 3,680 (±1,097) from Colorado to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 19th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.