($718+) Los Angeles, CA to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Fort Collins, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,076-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with costs ranging from $1,266 - $8,814. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $431 - $2,872. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and Fort Collins. Local movers in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $5,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,740 - $6,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,733 - $8,814

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 Los Angeles to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Fort Collins?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,278 and $4,420. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Los Angeles typically runs around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,630 - $3,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,420

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Los Angeles, CA and Fort Collins, CO. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,005 in Los Angeles, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $108 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $215 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Fort Collins?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles, CA to Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,076 miles from Los Angeles, California, to Fort Collins, Colorado, running $718 - $2,015. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $492 - $562
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to Fort Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $718 - $1,364
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $752 - $1,673
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,034 - $2,015

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $215 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Los Angeles, California, usually costs about $1,005 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,076-mile drive falls between $492 and $562, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $72 and $431 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to Fort Collins?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. 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 Los Angeles, CA to Fort Collins, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Los Angeles, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Fort Collins, Colorado.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,291 and $2,681.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,291 - $2,681
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,536

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,005.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $108 and $215 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Fort Collins?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA vs Fort Collins, CO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Collins, side by side with Los Angeles on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.