Moving from Seattle, WA to Fort Collins, CO
About 1,146 miles across a state line, from Washington 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 Seattle, WA to Fort Collins, CO covers about 1,146 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,157 – $6,876 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 225 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,146 miles between Washington 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 $5,157 – $6,876 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Seattle to Fort Collins
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,868 – $5,157 | $2,785 – $3,713 | $1,857 – $2,475 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,641 – $6,188 | $3,342 – $4,456 | $2,228 – $2,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,157 – $6,876 | $3,713 – $4,951 | $2,475 – $3,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,931 – $7,907 | $4,270 – $5,693 | $2,847 – $3,796 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,704 – $8,939 | $4,827 – $6,436 | $3,218 – $4,291 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,736 – $10,314 | $5,570 – $7,426 | $3,713 – $4,951 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,146 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, Seattle to Fort Collins
1,146 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,730. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,157 to $6,876, 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 Seattle to Fort Collins
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 225 people a year (±148) moved from King County, WA, home to Seattle, to Larimer County, CO, home to Fort Collins. Going the other way: about 64 people a year (±53). Movers from King County make up 0.7% of the 31,777 people a year who moved into Larimer County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,188 people a year (±1,802) moving from Washington to Colorado and about 9,980 people a year (±3,014) from Colorado to Washington — a net gain for Washington of about 3,792 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 21,771 ±1,735 |
| Pierce County, WA | 21,425 ±1,746 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 3,349 ±699 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 3,295 ±699 |
| Spokane County, WA | 3,045 ±593 |
| 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
79 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Seattle (299 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 48 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.1% of their 274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationUSDOT 340754 | Fife · 25 mi | 86 trucks | 184 | 12.0% of 108 |
| Hogland Transfer CoUSDOT 8264 | Everett · 24 mi | 67 trucks | 44 | 26.7% of 15 |
| CMS Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 505087 | Kent · 15 mi | 59 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Hansen Bros Moving & StorageUSDOT 8257 | Bellevue · 9 mi | 46 trucks | 10 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Hill Moving Services IncUSDOT 534666 | Poulsbo · 17 mi | 34 trucks | 10 | 33.3% of 3 |
| 4252510911USDOT 153161 | Kent · 15 mi | 31 trucks | 22 | 37.5% of 8 |
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 Washington 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 Seattle 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 1,146 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 Seattle
All routes from Seattle, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Tacoma, WA | ~29 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Seattle to Olympia, WA | ~55 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Seattle to Vancouver, WA | ~160 mi | $720 – $960 |
| Seattle to Portland, OR | 174 mi | $783 – $1,044 |
| Seattle to Salem, OR | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Seattle to Spokane, WA | ~266 mi | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| Seattle to Eugene, OR | ~289 mi | $1,301 – $1,734 |
| Seattle to Missoula, MT | ~460 mi | $2,070 – $2,760 |
Also moving to Fort Collins: from Cheyenne, WY, from Denver, CO, from Aurora, CO, from Colorado Springs, CO.
Seattle to Fort Collins moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Seattle to Fort Collins?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,146 miles cost about $3,868 – $5,157 for a studio, $5,157 – $6,876 for a two-bedroom home and $5,931 – $7,907 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Seattle to Fort Collins take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Seattle to Fort Collins?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,475 – $3,300 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,157 – $6,876 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,713 – $4,951.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Seattle to Fort Collins?
Yes. Seattle is in Washington and Fort Collins is in Colorado, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 79 listed movers within 30 miles of Seattle hold it.
How many people move from Seattle to Fort Collins each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 225 people a year (margin of error ±148) moved from King County, which contains Seattle, to Larimer County, which contains Fort Collins.
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.