($923+) Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA

For the 1,446-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, full-service movers cost between $2,234 and $9,584. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $341 - $2,272 (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 Denver generally start around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Denver to Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,234 - $5,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,969 - $7,430
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,432 - $9,584

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 Denver to Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Denver to Pittsburgh?

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,468 and $4,863. 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 Denver typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Denver to Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,468 - $2,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $4,863

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $170 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $795 in Denver, CO, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Pittsburgh, PA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Pittsburgh?

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 Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,446 miles from Denver, Colorado, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, running $959 - $2,670. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $523 - $597
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Denver to Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $959 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $988 - $2,165
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,195 - $2,670

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $795.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $523 - $597 for the 1,446-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 $68 and $369, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night for hotel stops on the 1,446-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $341 - $511.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Pittsburgh?

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 Denver, CO to Pittsburgh, PA

For larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,472 and $3,008.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Denver to Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $2,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,472 - $3,008
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,921 - $4,087

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Denver, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $795.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $170 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 Denver to Pittsburgh?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Pittsburgh, PA

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