Moving from Washingtonto Colorado
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Denver it is 1,317 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 914 to 1,399 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Seattle 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 Washington and Colorado.
Cost of moving from Washington to Colorado
At 1,317 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,927 – $7,902 for a two-bedroom home and $6,815 – $9,087 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,267 – $5,689; a freight trailer is $2,845 – $3,793.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,445 – $5,927 | $3,200 – $4,267 | $2,134 – $2,845 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,334 – $7,112 | $3,840 – $5,120 | $2,560 – $3,414 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,927 – $7,902 | $4,267 – $5,689 | $2,845 – $3,793 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,815 – $9,087 | $4,907 – $6,543 | $3,271 – $4,362 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,704 – $10,273 | $5,547 – $7,396 | $3,698 – $4,931 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,890 – $11,853 | $6,401 – $8,534 | $4,267 – $5,689 |
Transport only, for 1,317 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 Washington to Colorado
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 16 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Fort Collins | ~914 mi | 3–7 days | $4,113 – $5,484 | $4,730 – $6,307 |
| Spokane to Denver | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Spokane to Aurora | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Spokane to Colorado Springs | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Vancouver to Fort Collins | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Tacoma to Fort Collins | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Seattle to Fort Collins | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Vancouver to Denver | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Vancouver to Aurora | ~1,153 mi | 3–7 days | $5,189 – $6,918 | $5,967 – $7,956 |
| Olympia to Fort Collins | ~1,158 mi | 3–7 days | $5,211 – $6,948 | $5,993 – $7,990 |
| Tacoma to Denver | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Tacoma to Aurora | ~1,187 mi | 3–7 days | $5,342 – $7,122 | $6,143 – $8,190 |
| Seattle to Aurora | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Vancouver to Colorado Springs | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Olympia to Denver | ~1,198 mi | 3–7 days | $5,391 – $7,188 | $6,200 – $8,266 |
| Olympia to Aurora | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
| Tacoma to Colorado Springs | ~1,234 mi | 7–14 days | $5,553 – $7,404 | $6,386 – $8,515 |
| Olympia to Colorado Springs | ~1,250 mi | 7–14 days | $5,625 – $7,500 | $6,469 – $8,625 |
| Seattle to Denver | 1,317 mi | 7–14 days | $5,927 – $7,902 | $6,815 – $9,087 |
| Seattle to Colorado Springs | 1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
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 1,317 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 Washington
469 household-goods carriers in Washington are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation, Fife · USDOT 340754 · 86 trucks
- Hogland Transfer Co, Everett · USDOT 8264 · 67 trucks
- Cms Relocation & Logistics, Kent · USDOT 505087 · 59 trucks
- Hansen Bros Moving & Storage, Bellevue · USDOT 8257 · 46 trucks
- Hill Moving Services Inc, Poulsbo · USDOT 534666 · 34 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 | $5,927 – $7,902 | $7,409 – $9,878 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,815 – $9,087 | $8,519 – $11,359 |
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 Washington
Washington to Colorado moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Colorado?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Denver, the distance is 1,317 miles. From our model that is $5,927 – $7,902 for a two-bedroom home and $6,815 – $9,087 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,267 – $5,689 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,845 – $3,793. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Washington and Colorado, distances run from 914 to 1,399 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Colorado take?
Seattle to Denver is 3 days on the road (about 24 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 Washington to Colorado?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Washington 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 Washington to Colorado?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,845 – $3,793 for a two-bedroom home over 1,317 miles against $5,927 – $7,902 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 $8,519 – $11,359 rather than $6,815 – $9,087.