($726+) Colorado Springs, CO to Santa Clarita, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Santa Clarita, CA

For the 1,080-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Santa Clarita, California, full-service movers cost between $2,384 and $8,376. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $392 - $2,616 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Colorado Springs generally start around $250 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,384 - $4,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,849 - $6,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,596 - $8,376

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 Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to Santa Clarita, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Clarita, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Santa Clarita, CA

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Santa Clarita, California, cost between $1,203 and $4,462. 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 Santa Clarita. If you go over that window, storage in Colorado Springs adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,203 - $2,338
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,189
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,267 - $4,462

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Colorado Springs, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $916, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $98 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $196 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Colorado Springs, CO, and Santa Clarita, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Santa Clarita, CA

Plan on $711 - $2,096 for a rental moving truck on the 1,080-mile route from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Santa Clarita, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $449 - $514
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $711 - $1,378
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $784 - $1,640
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,014 - $2,096

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $449 - $514 for the 1,080-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $916.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,080-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $196 per night, adding $392 - $589 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $65 and $392.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Santa Clarita, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Santa Clarita, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,356 and $2,552.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $1,979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,264

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 $98 - $196 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $916.

What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to Santa Clarita?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Colorado Springs, CO vs Santa Clarita, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Santa Clarita, side by side with Colorado Springs 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.