Moving from Pennsylvania to 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 (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.
- ~1,836 miPhiladelphia → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,262+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 3,623 people moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,301), and about 1,796 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Denver it is about 1,836 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,262 – $11,016 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,623 people a year (±1,301), against about 1,796 (±619) from Colorado to Pennsylvania, so Colorado gains about 1,827 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 17th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Denver County | 505 ±247 |
| Chester County | El Paso County | 292 ±263 |
| Beaver County | Denver County | 197 ±249* |
| Montgomery County | Denver County | 161 ±126 |
| Washington County | Boulder County | 151 ±214* |
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.
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. 3 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Pennsylvania into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
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, about $5,949 – $7,932, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,623 people (±1,301) moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado that year, against about 1,796 (±619) from Colorado to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 17th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.