Moving from El Paso, TX to Aurora, CO
About 651 miles across a state line, from Texas into Colorado, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from El Paso, TX to Aurora, CO covers about 651 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 182 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 651 miles between Texas and Colorado, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,930 – $3,906 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from El Paso to Aurora
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,197 – $2,930 | $1,582 – $2,109 | $1,055 – $1,406 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,637 – $3,515 | $1,898 – $2,531 | $1,266 – $1,687 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,930 – $3,906 | $2,109 – $2,812 | $1,406 – $1,875 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,369 – $4,492 | $2,426 – $3,234 | $1,617 – $2,156 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,808 – $5,078 | $2,742 – $3,656 | $1,828 – $2,437 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,394 – $5,859 | $3,164 – $4,218 | $2,109 – $2,812 |
Transport only, for an estimated 651 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, El Paso to Aurora
651 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,255. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,930 to $3,906, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from El Paso to Aurora
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 182 people a year (±166) moved from El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso, to Arapahoe County, CO, home to Aurora. Going the other way: about 39 people a year (±51). Movers from El Paso County make up 0.3% of the 59,878 people a year who moved into Arapahoe County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 27,574 people a year (±4,594) moving from Texas to Colorado and about 22,986 people a year (±4,909) from Colorado to Texas — a net gain for Colorado of about 4,588 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 2,703 ±730 |
| Bexar County, TX | 2,198 ±752 |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 1,504 ±541 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,091 ±473 |
| Travis County, TX | 807 ±225 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Denver County, CO | 17,234 ±1,405 |
| Adams County, CO | 5,765 ±1,045 |
| Douglas County, CO | 5,428 ±823 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 4,472 ±743 |
| El Paso County, CO | 1,333 ±373 |
Licensed movers at each end
8 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of El Paso (30 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.1% of their 33 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Moving & StorageUSDOT 156523 | El Paso · 9 mi | 20 trucks | 15 | 10.0% of 10 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of El Paso LLCUSDOT 2385862 | El Paso · 10 mi | 7 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 15 |
| John Ferguson Moving & StorageUSDOT 1886547 | El Paso · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Master Movers CorporationUSDOT 75065 | El Paso · 8 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Faith Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2046148 | El Paso · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| RLM Moving LLCUSDOT 1936544 | El Paso · 7 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Aurora end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Aurora: Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers (Aurora, 38 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLC (Denver, 27 trucks), Amazing Moves Moving & Storage (Denver, 20 trucks), Johnson Storage & Moving Co (Centennial, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Colorado, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book El Paso to Aurora
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 651 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Aurora
A local move inside Aurora later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Aurora are Denver (about 7 mi), Fort Collins (about 66 mi), Colorado Springs (about 73 mi).
Other routes from El Paso
All routes from El Paso, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Las Cruces, NM | ~49 mi | $445 – $733 |
| El Paso to Albuquerque, NM | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| El Paso to Tucson, AZ | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| El Paso to Santa Fe, NM | ~319 mi | $1,436 – $1,914 |
| El Paso to Lubbock, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| El Paso to Phoenix, AZ | ~403 mi | $1,814 – $2,418 |
| El Paso to Colorado Springs, CO | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
| El Paso to San Antonio, TX | ~585 mi | $2,633 – $3,510 |
Also moving to Aurora: from Denver, CO, from Fort Collins, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO, from Albuquerque, NM.
El Paso to Aurora moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from El Paso to Aurora?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 651 miles cost about $2,197 – $2,930 for a studio, $2,930 – $3,906 for a two-bedroom home and $3,369 – $4,492 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from El Paso to Aurora take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from El Paso to Aurora?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,406 – $1,875 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,930 – $3,906 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,109 – $2,812.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for El Paso to Aurora?
Yes. El Paso is in Texas and Aurora is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 8 listed movers within 30 miles of El Paso hold it.
How many people move from El Paso to Aurora each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 182 people a year (margin of error ±166) moved from El Paso County, which contains El Paso, to Arapahoe County, which contains Aurora.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.