($735+) Riverside, CA to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,047-mile relocation from Riverside, California, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,249 and $7,975. 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 $368 - $2,452, 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 Riverside typically charge a base rate around $239 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $5,038
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,533 - $6,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,611 - $7,975

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 Riverside to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Riverside, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,193 and $4,280. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Riverside costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,568 - $3,313
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,116 - $4,280

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $92 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $184 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Colorado Springs, CO, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $858 in Riverside, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Riverside to Colorado Springs?

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 Riverside, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,047 miles from Riverside, California, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, running $742 - $2,037. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $408 - $467
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $742 - $1,301
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $764 - $1,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $987 - $2,037

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $184 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $80 and $398 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $408 - $467 in fuel for the 1,047-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $858 in Riverside, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Riverside, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Riverside, 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 Colorado Springs, 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 $1,229 and $2,549.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $2,103
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,229 - $2,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,158

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 $92 - $184 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Riverside, California, for about five hours typically runs $858.

What are the best freight companies from Riverside to Colorado Springs?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Riverside, CA vs Colorado Springs, CO

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