($1,076+) Chesapeake, VA to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Fort Collins, CO

Hiring full-service movers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $2,382 and $10,856. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,827-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $326 - $2,176, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Chesapeake and Fort Collins. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chesapeake tend to start around $290 plus $125/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,382 - $5,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,041 - $6,918
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,659 - $10,856

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 Chesapeake to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake to Fort Collins?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,576 and $5,840. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Chesapeake typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,576 - $3,131
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,079 - $4,300
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,757 - $5,840

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chesapeake, VA 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 $762 in Chesapeake, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $163 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Fort Collins, CO

Renting a moving truck for the 1,827-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $1,155 and $3,050, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $632 - $723
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,155 - $2,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,214 - $2,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,050

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $82 and $381.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $163.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $632 and $723 for the 1,827-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $762 for 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Fort Collins, CO

For larger DIY moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Fort Collins, Colorado.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,630 and $3,373.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,630 - $3,373
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,160 - $4,490

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chesapeake, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $762.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $163 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Fort Collins?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Fort Collins, CO

Good news for your budget: Fort Collins isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chesapeake. Cost of living index runs 116 there against 104 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 21/100 and 70.88/100 here versus 37/100 and 72.86/100 there.