($538+) Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO Movers
Moving from Mesa, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO, runs anywhere from $538 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,427 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 780 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,653, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,427 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,001 - $3,612, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $538 - $1,534.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Mesa, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,190 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving options from Mesa to Colorado Springs fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $2,190 - $5,922 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 36% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 75% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 780-mile route typically takes 2 to 7 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 780-mile route from Mesa to Colorado Springs, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,653 - $4,369 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,001 - $1,940), rental truck ($538 - $1,055), or freight trailer ($911 - $1,763). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,190 - $5,922 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $7,427.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Full-service movers for the 780-mile relocation from Mesa, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,653 and $7,427. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $335 - $2,236, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Mesa typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Mesa to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,653 - $4,369
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,190 - $5,922
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,903 - $7,427
Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Mesa to Colorado Springs.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 64% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing79% of local movers | $559 - $5,590 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready66% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Just-In Time Moving & Storage | $224 - $1,342/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $335 - $2,683 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage13% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs54% of local movers | $1,118 - $3,354 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,795 - $11,180 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $837 - $1,591 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items26% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $1,118 - $2,795 |
| Piano | Any piano type35% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $894 - $3,913 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling14% of local movers | $335 - $1,677 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect9% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Nicolosi Moving & Storage Inc. (AZ) | $727 - $2,236 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $335 - $16,770+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $335 - $3,913+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Colorado Springs?
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are almost always better priced than local movers in Mesa, AZ. Local companies typically run 30% - 40% more at longer distances because they aren't set up to consolidate shipments the way national carriers do. The one case where a local mover might be worth the premium is if you want a dedicated direct-route truck, which averages a 2-day delivery time, but expect to pay more for that convenience.
Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,001 and $3,612. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Colorado Springs. If you go over that window, storage in Mesa adds around $90/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,001 - $1,940
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,395 - $2,690
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,871 - $3,612
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $783 in Mesa, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
- Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $168 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
- Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Colorado Springs, CO, destination before booking.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Arizona to Colorado move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,001. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,395 - $2,690.
What are the best moving containers Mesa to Colorado Springs?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Mesa to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Mesa:
- B Line Movers (4.9/5), 10 years in business
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.7/5), 29 years in business
- Bellhop Moving (4.2/5), 15 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Truck rentals from Mesa, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, range from $538 - $1,534 for the 780-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $277 - $317
- Daily insurance: $34/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Colorado Springs based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $538 - $1,055
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $558 - $1,216
- 4+ bedrooms: $750 - $1,534
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Mesa to Colorado Springs starts at $538 - $1,534, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($277 - $317), overnight lodging ($168/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for roughly $600 - $1,200 more on top of fuel and lodging to cover meals, equipment, and other extras.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $783.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $277 - $317 for the 780-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
- Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $67 and $363, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 780-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $335 - $503.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Colorado Springs?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)
The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.
Freight trailer costs from Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Mesa, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.
What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,051 and $2,152.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Mesa to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $911 - $1,763
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,051 - $2,152
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,439 - $2,778
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $168 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $783.
What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Colorado Springs?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
Pro tip: One of the biggest advantages of freight trailers is speed. For an interstate move, freight delivery is one of the fastest options you have short of driving a rental truck yourself. It's a smart choice when your timeline is firm and you'll be ready to receive your shipment. If there's any chance your new place won't be ready or you need a few weeks of storage, a moving container with built-in storage may serve you better.
Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Colorado Springs, CO
Good news for your budget: Colorado Springs isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Mesa. Cost of living index runs 110 there against 113 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 38/100 and 55.33/100 here versus 36/100 and 58.06/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Colorado Springs, CO to Mesa, AZ guide.
Why you should use moveBuddha to find a mover:
In the past 3 months, we've processed 10 real quotes from Arizona to Colorado, so our pricing data stays current. Use our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers to avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and spot bad actors early. We track 242 movers licensed in Arizona, useful context for sizing up this 780-mile move.
Our take
Full-service movers on the 780-mile route from Mesa, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO, run $1,653 - $7,427 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,001 - $3,612, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $538 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,190, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include XAware and Vectrus.
FAQs: Moving from Mesa, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO
How do I know a mover is licensed in Colorado?
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado.
What are the best neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?
For families, Briargate, Northgate, and Old North End are worth a look in Colorado Springs. If you're moving solo or without kids, Briargate, East Colorado Springs, and Northeast Colorado Springs tend to be popular picks instead.
How walkable is Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a walkability score of 36 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 45, compared to 38 and 60 in Mesa. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
Is Colorado Springs a safe place to live?
Colorado Springs has a safety index of 58.06 out of 100 and a crime index of 41.94, compared to 55.33 and 44.67 in Mesa. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Mesa, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What percentage of Mesa movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 35% of movers in Mesa handle piano moves, and 26% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.