Moving from Washington to 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 (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.
- 1,317 miSeattle → Denver
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,927+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 6,188 people moved from Washington to Colorado in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,802), and about 9,980 went the other way. Between Seattle and Denver it is 1,317 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,927 – $7,902 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Colorado
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,188 people a year (±1,802), against about 9,980 (±3,014) from Colorado to Washington, so Colorado loses about 3,792 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 6th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Boulder County | 472 ±231 |
| Pierce County | El Paso County | 407 ±270 |
| King County | Arapahoe County | 277 ±134 |
| King County | Denver County | 269 ±162 |
| King County | Jefferson County | 259 ±164 |
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.
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. 9 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington 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 Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Washington into Colorado is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
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, about $4,267 – $5,689, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Colorado each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,188 people (±1,802) moved from Washington to Colorado that year, against about 9,980 (±3,014) from Colorado to Washington. That makes Washington the 6th-largest source of new residents for Colorado among the states.