Moving from Virginia to Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Denver it is about 1,841 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,726 to 1,844 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.
- ~1,841 miVirginia Beach → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,285+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 8,039 people moved from Virginia to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,554), and about 5,064 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Denver it is about 1,841 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,285 – $11,046 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,039 people a year (±4,554), against about 5,064 (±1,519) from Colorado to Virginia, so Colorado gains about 2,975 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 5th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George County | El Paso County | 447 ±203 |
| Fairfax County | Denver County | 395 ±183 |
| Chesterfield County | Arapahoe County | 311 ±227 |
| Virginia Beach City | El Paso County | 207 ±211* |
| Loudoun County | Douglas County | 167 ±160 |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Colorado
At about 1,841 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,285 – $11,046 for a two-bedroom home and $9,527 – $12,703 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,965 – $7,953; a freight trailer is $3,977 – $5,302.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,213 – $8,285 | $4,474 – $5,965 | $2,982 – $3,977 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,456 – $9,941 | $5,368 – $7,158 | $3,579 – $4,772 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,285 – $11,046 | $5,965 – $7,953 | $3,977 – $5,302 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,527 – $12,703 | $6,860 – $9,146 | $4,573 – $6,097 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,770 – $14,360 | $7,754 – $10,339 | $5,170 – $6,893 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,427 – $16,569 | $8,947 – $11,930 | $5,965 – $7,953 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,841 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 Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Aurora | ~1,726 mi | 7–14 days | $7,767 – $10,356 | $8,932 – $11,909 |
| Richmond to Aurora | ~1,729 mi | 7–14 days | $7,781 – $10,374 | $8,948 – $11,930 |
| Richmond to Colorado Springs | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Arlington to Fort Collins | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Arlington to Colorado Springs | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Arlington to Denver | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Richmond to Denver | ~1,736 mi | 7–14 days | $7,812 – $10,416 | $8,984 – $11,978 |
| Richmond to Fort Collins | ~1,739 mi | 7–14 days | $7,826 – $10,434 | $8,999 – $11,999 |
| Norfolk to Aurora | ~1,814 mi | 7–14 days | $8,163 – $10,884 | $9,387 – $12,517 |
| Norfolk to Colorado Springs | ~1,815 mi | 7–14 days | $8,168 – $10,890 | $9,393 – $12,524 |
| Chesapeake to Aurora | ~1,818 mi | 7–14 days | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Chesapeake to Colorado Springs | ~1,818 mi | 7–14 days | $8,181 – $10,908 | $9,408 – $12,544 |
| Norfolk to Denver | ~1,821 mi | 7–14 days | $8,195 – $10,926 | $9,424 – $12,565 |
| Chesapeake to Denver | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Norfolk to Fort Collins | ~1,825 mi | 7–14 days | $8,213 – $10,950 | $9,444 – $12,593 |
| Chesapeake to Fort Collins | ~1,829 mi | 7–14 days | $8,231 – $10,974 | $9,465 – $12,620 |
| Virginia Beach to Aurora | ~1,834 mi | 7–14 days | $8,253 – $11,004 | $9,491 – $12,655 |
| Virginia Beach to Colorado Springs | ~1,835 mi | 7–14 days | $8,258 – $11,010 | $9,496 – $12,662 |
| Virginia Beach to Denver | ~1,841 mi | 7–14 days | $8,285 – $11,046 | $9,527 – $12,703 |
| Virginia Beach to Fort Collins | ~1,844 mi | 7–14 days | $8,298 – $11,064 | $9,543 – $12,724 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Denver, the distance is about 1,841 miles. From our model that is $8,285 – $11,046 for a two-bedroom home and $9,527 – $12,703 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,965 – $7,953 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,977 – $5,302. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Virginia and Colorado, distances run from 1,726 to 1,844 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Colorado take?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia to Colorado?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,977 – $5,302 for a two-bedroom home over 1,841 miles against $8,285 – $11,046 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,965 – $7,953, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,039 people (±4,554) moved from Virginia to Colorado that year, against about 5,064 (±1,519) from Colorado to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 5th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.