Moving from New York to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New York City and Denver it is 1,778 miles and 4 days on the road (about 32 hours of driving); the 40 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,580 to 1,917 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.
- 1,778 miNew York City → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,001+2-bedroom, movers
- 40City routes priced
In short
About 3,792 people moved from New York to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,352), and about 7,985 went the other way. Between New York City and Denver it is 1,778 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,001 – $10,668 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 335 movers based in New York hold interstate authority.
Who moves from New York to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,792 people a year (±1,352), against about 7,985 (±3,618) from Colorado to New York, so Colorado loses about 4,193 people a year on this exchange. New York is the 13th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York County | Denver County | 856 ±347 |
| Kings County | Denver County | 505 ±260 |
| Bronx County | Denver County | 443 ±414 |
| Orange County | El Paso County | 318 ±276 |
| Suffolk County | El Paso County | 272 ±233 |
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.
New York City 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 New York and Colorado.
Cost of moving from New York to Colorado
At 1,778 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,001 – $10,668 for a two-bedroom home and $9,201 – $12,268 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,761 – $7,681; a freight trailer is $3,840 – $5,121.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,001 – $8,001 | $4,321 – $5,761 | $2,880 – $3,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,201 – $9,601 | $5,185 – $6,913 | $3,456 – $4,609 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,001 – $10,668 | $5,761 – $7,681 | $3,840 – $5,121 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,201 – $12,268 | $6,625 – $8,833 | $4,417 – $5,889 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,401 – $13,868 | $7,489 – $9,985 | $4,993 – $6,657 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,002 – $16,002 | $8,641 – $11,521 | $5,761 – $7,681 |
Transport only, for 1,778 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 New York to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo to Fort Collins | ~1,580 mi | 7–14 days | $7,110 – $9,480 | $8,176 – $10,902 |
| Buffalo to Aurora | ~1,587 mi | 7–14 days | $7,142 – $9,522 | $8,213 – $10,950 |
| Buffalo to Denver | ~1,593 mi | 7–14 days | $7,169 – $9,558 | $8,244 – $10,992 |
| Buffalo to Colorado Springs | ~1,608 mi | 7–14 days | $7,236 – $9,648 | $8,321 – $11,095 |
| Rochester to Fort Collins | ~1,653 mi | 7–14 days | $7,439 – $9,918 | $8,554 – $11,406 |
| Rochester to Aurora | ~1,661 mi | 7–14 days | $7,475 – $9,966 | $8,596 – $11,461 |
| Rochester to Denver | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Rochester to Colorado Springs | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Syracuse to Fort Collins | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Syracuse to Aurora | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
| Syracuse to Denver | ~1,754 mi | 7–14 days | $7,893 – $10,524 | $9,077 – $12,103 |
| Syracuse to Colorado Springs | ~1,769 mi | 7–14 days | $7,961 – $10,614 | $9,155 – $12,206 |
| New York City to Denver | 1,778 mi | 7–14 days | $8,001 – $10,668 | $9,201 – $12,268 |
| Utica to Fort Collins | ~1,793 mi | 7–14 days | $8,069 – $10,758 | $9,279 – $12,372 |
| Utica to Aurora | ~1,801 mi | 7–14 days | $8,105 – $10,806 | $9,320 – $12,427 |
| Utica to Denver | ~1,808 mi | 7–14 days | $8,136 – $10,848 | $9,356 – $12,475 |
| Utica to Colorado Springs | ~1,823 mi | 7–14 days | $8,204 – $10,938 | $9,434 – $12,579 |
| Schenectady to Fort Collins | ~1,871 mi | 7–14 days | $8,420 – $11,226 | $9,682 – $12,910 |
| Schenectady to Aurora | ~1,879 mi | 7–14 days | $8,456 – $11,274 | $9,724 – $12,965 |
| Albany to Fort Collins | ~1,883 mi | 7–14 days | $8,474 – $11,298 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| Schenectady to Denver | ~1,885 mi | 7–14 days | $8,483 – $11,310 | $9,755 – $13,007 |
| New York City to Fort Collins | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Albany to Aurora | ~1,890 mi | 7–14 days | $8,505 – $11,340 | $9,781 – $13,041 |
| New York City to Aurora | ~1,890 mi | 7–14 days | $8,505 – $11,340 | $9,781 – $13,041 |
| Yonkers to Fort Collins | ~1,893 mi | 7–14 days | $8,519 – $11,358 | $9,796 – $13,062 |
| Yonkers to Aurora | ~1,895 mi | 7–14 days | $8,528 – $11,370 | $9,807 – $13,076 |
| Mount Vernon to Fort Collins | ~1,896 mi | 7–14 days | $8,532 – $11,376 | $9,812 – $13,082 |
| Albany to Denver | ~1,897 mi | 7–14 days | $8,537 – $11,382 | $9,817 – $13,089 |
| Mount Vernon to Aurora | ~1,898 mi | 7–14 days | $8,541 – $11,388 | $9,822 – $13,096 |
| Schenectady to Colorado Springs | ~1,899 mi | 7–14 days | $8,546 – $11,394 | $9,827 – $13,103 |
| New Rochelle to Fort Collins | ~1,900 mi | 7–14 days | $8,550 – $11,400 | $9,833 – $13,110 |
| Yonkers to Denver | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| New Rochelle to Aurora | ~1,902 mi | 7–14 days | $8,559 – $11,412 | $9,843 – $13,124 |
| Mount Vernon to Denver | ~1,905 mi | 7–14 days | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| New York City to Colorado Springs | ~1,905 mi | 7–14 days | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| New Rochelle to Denver | ~1,909 mi | 7–14 days | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Yonkers to Colorado Springs | ~1,909 mi | 7–14 days | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Albany to Colorado Springs | ~1,910 mi | 7–14 days | $8,595 – $11,460 | $9,884 – $13,179 |
| Mount Vernon to Colorado Springs | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| New Rochelle to Colorado Springs | ~1,917 mi | 7–14 days | $8,627 – $11,502 | $9,920 – $13,227 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in New York
213 of the 335 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,296 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 204 of 1,423 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 301 of 2,294 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piece of Cake MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 3066988 | 383 | 25 of 246 | 20 of 383 |
| Roadway MovingNew York City, NY · USDOT 1854436 | 236 | 20 of 166 | 41 of 235 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupKings Park, NY · USDOT 331582 | 85 | 9 of 51 | 1 of 85 |
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversHauppauge, NY · USDOT 357223 | 81 | 12 of 33 | 5 of 81 |
| College Hunks MovingHauppauge, NY · USDOT 2177516 | 74 | 6 of 41 | 8 of 74 |
| Arnoff Moving & StorageMalta, NY · USDOT 1041699 | 52 | 1 of 30 | 2 of 52 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
954 listed household-goods carriers are based in New York, 335 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the New York 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 New York. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from New York
New York to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from New York to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, New York City and Denver, the distance is 1,778 miles. From our model that is $8,001 – $10,668 for a two-bedroom home and $9,201 – $12,268 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,761 – $7,681 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,840 – $5,121. Across the 40 city pairs we price between New York and Colorado, distances run from 1,580 to 1,917 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from New York to Colorado take?
New York City to Denver is 4 days on the road (about 32 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 New York to Colorado?
Yes. A move from New York into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 954 listed movers based in New York, 335 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within New York.
What is the cheapest way to move from New York to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,840 – $5,121 for a two-bedroom home over 1,778 miles against $8,001 – $10,668 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,761 – $7,681, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from New York to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,792 people (±1,352) moved from New York to Colorado that year, against about 7,985 (±3,618) from Colorado to New York. That makes New York the 13th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.