Moving from Ogden, UT to Fort Collins, CO
About 424 miles across a state line, from Utah 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 Ogden, UT to Fort Collins, CO covers about 424 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,908 – $2,544 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 424 miles between Utah 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 $1,908 – $2,544 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Ogden to Fort Collins
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,030 – $1,374 | $687 – $916 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,717 – $2,290 | $1,236 – $1,649 | $824 – $1,099 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,908 – $2,544 | $1,374 – $1,832 | $916 – $1,221 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,194 – $2,926 | $1,580 – $2,106 | $1,053 – $1,404 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,480 – $3,307 | $1,786 – $2,381 | $1,191 – $1,587 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,862 – $3,816 | $2,061 – $2,748 | $1,374 – $1,832 |
Transport only, for an estimated 424 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, Ogden to Fort Collins
424 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,120. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,908 to $2,544, 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 Ogden to Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Weber County, UT to Larimer County, CO, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Weber County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 5,387 people a year (±1,847) moving from Utah to Colorado and about 5,224 people a year (±1,404) from Colorado to Utah — a net gain for Colorado of about 163 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Davis County, UT | 5,351 ±966 |
| Salt Lake County, UT | 1,514 ±374 |
| Box Elder County, UT | 830 ±246 |
| Kent County, DE | 549 ±515 |
| Utah County, UT | 484 ±147 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Weld County, CO | 3,062 ±636 |
| Jefferson County, CO | 2,984 ±600 |
| Denver County, CO | 1,788 ±585 |
| Boulder County, CO | 1,723 ±498 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 1,381 ±310 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Ogden (21 counting those licensed only inside Utah). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Moving -N- Storage LLCUSDOT 2196060 | Ogden · 3 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| S&S Moving LLCUSDOT 3540875 | Hooper · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 16 | 18.2% of 11 |
| James Trucking and MovingUSDOT 4530747 | Bountiful · 25 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Josue MontecinosUSDOT 3281507 | West Point · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Uinta Moving CompanyUSDOT 3842570 | Kaysville · 14 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Anywhere Movers LLCUSDOT 4013604 | North Salt Lake · 27 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fort Collins end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fort Collins: Exodus Moving Storage Inc (Johnstown, 27 trucks), Skyline Moving Company LLC (Loveland, 12 trucks), Golden Van Lines Incorporated (Longmont, 12 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Fort Collins, 10 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Utah 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 Ogden to Fort Collins
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 424 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fort Collins
A local move inside Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins are Cheyenne (about 50 mi), Denver (about 65 mi), Aurora (about 66 mi).
Other routes from Ogden
All routes from Ogden, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden to Salt Lake City, UT | ~38 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Ogden to Provo, UT | ~82 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Ogden to Casper, WY | ~362 mi | $1,629 – $2,172 |
| Ogden to Aurora, CO | ~451 mi | $2,030 – $2,706 |
| Ogden to Las Vegas, NV | ~453 mi | $2,039 – $2,718 |
| Ogden to Oakland, CA | ~696 mi | $3,132 – $4,176 |
| Ogden to Anaheim, CA | ~699 mi | $3,146 – $4,194 |
| Ogden to Seattle, WA | ~786 mi | $3,537 – $4,716 |
Also moving to Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Ogden to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ogden to Fort Collins?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 424 miles cost about $1,431 – $1,908 for a studio, $1,908 – $2,544 for a two-bedroom home and $2,194 – $2,926 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Ogden to Fort Collins take?
The drive is about 8 hours, 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 Ogden to Fort Collins?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $916 – $1,221 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,908 – $2,544 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,374 – $1,832.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Ogden to Fort Collins?
Yes. Ogden is in Utah and Fort Collins is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Ogden hold it.
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.