Moving from Pennsylvaniato Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Denver it is about 1,836 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,511 to 1,840 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Colorado
At about 1,836 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,262 – $11,016 for a two-bedroom home and $9,501 – $12,668 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,949 – $7,932; a freight trailer is $3,966 – $5,288.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,197 – $8,262 | $4,461 – $5,949 | $2,974 – $3,966 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,436 – $9,914 | $5,354 – $7,138 | $3,569 – $4,759 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,262 – $11,016 | $5,949 – $7,932 | $3,966 – $5,288 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,501 – $12,668 | $6,841 – $9,121 | $4,561 – $6,081 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,741 – $14,321 | $7,733 – $10,311 | $5,155 – $6,874 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,393 – $16,524 | $8,923 – $11,897 | $5,949 – $7,932 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,836 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 Pennsylvania to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 12 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie to Fort Collins | ~1,511 mi | 7–14 days | $6,800 – $9,066 | $7,819 – $10,426 |
| Erie to Aurora | ~1,515 mi | 7–14 days | $6,818 – $9,090 | $7,840 – $10,453 |
| Erie to Denver | ~1,522 mi | 7–14 days | $6,849 – $9,132 | $7,876 – $10,502 |
| Pittsburgh to Aurora | ~1,529 mi | 7–14 days | $6,881 – $9,174 | $7,913 – $10,550 |
| Pittsburgh to Fort Collins | ~1,530 mi | 7–14 days | $6,885 – $9,180 | $7,918 – $10,557 |
| Erie to Colorado Springs | ~1,533 mi | 7–14 days | $6,899 – $9,198 | $7,933 – $10,578 |
| Pittsburgh to Denver | ~1,536 mi | 7–14 days | $6,912 – $9,216 | $7,949 – $10,598 |
| Pittsburgh to Colorado Springs | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Harrisburg to Aurora | ~1,720 mi | 7–14 days | $7,740 – $10,320 | $8,901 – $11,868 |
| Harrisburg to Fort Collins | ~1,721 mi | 7–14 days | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| Harrisburg to Denver | ~1,727 mi | 7–14 days | $7,772 – $10,362 | $8,937 – $11,916 |
| Harrisburg to Colorado Springs | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Allentown to Fort Collins | ~1,802 mi | 7–14 days | $8,109 – $10,812 | $9,325 – $12,434 |
| Allentown to Aurora | ~1,803 mi | 7–14 days | $8,114 – $10,818 | $9,331 – $12,441 |
| Allentown to Denver | ~1,810 mi | 7–14 days | $8,145 – $10,860 | $9,367 – $12,489 |
| Allentown to Colorado Springs | ~1,816 mi | 7–14 days | $8,172 – $10,896 | $9,398 – $12,530 |
| Philadelphia to Aurora | ~1,829 mi | 7–14 days | $8,231 – $10,974 | $9,465 – $12,620 |
| Philadelphia to Fort Collins | ~1,830 mi | 7–14 days | $8,235 – $10,980 | $9,470 – $12,627 |
| Philadelphia to Denver | ~1,836 mi | 7–14 days | $8,262 – $11,016 | $9,501 – $12,668 |
| Philadelphia to Colorado Springs | ~1,840 mi | 7–14 days | $8,280 – $11,040 | $9,522 – $12,696 |
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 1,836 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 Pennsylvania
363 household-goods carriers in Pennsylvania are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- South Hills Movers Inc, Bethel Park · USDOT 98045 · 42 trucks
- Weleski Transfer Inc, Tarentum · USDOT 681016 · 36 trucks
- George Moving & Storage Inc, Freedom · USDOT 880213 · 32 trucks
- Parks Moving & Storage Inc, Warrendale · USDOT 46028 · 31 trucks
- Lytle'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Tipton · USDOT 120958 · 29 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 | $8,262 – $11,016 | $10,328 – $13,770 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,501 – $12,668 | $11,876 – $15,835 |
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Denver, the distance is about 1,836 miles. From our model that is $8,262 – $11,016 for a two-bedroom home and $9,501 – $12,668 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,949 – $7,932 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,966 – $5,288. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Colorado, distances run from 1,511 to 1,840 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Colorado take?
Philadelphia to Denver is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Pennsylvania to Colorado?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,966 – $5,288 for a two-bedroom home over 1,836 miles against $8,262 – $11,016 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 $11,876 – $15,835 rather than $9,501 – $12,668.