($815+) San Francisco, CA to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,321-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, with costs ranging from $1,287 - $9,657. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $573 - $3,820. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Francisco and Colorado Springs. Local movers in San Francisco typically start around $284 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $5,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,977 - $6,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,035 - $9,657

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 San Francisco to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Colorado Springs?

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 San Francisco, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,382 and $4,770. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in San Francisco runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,382 - $2,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,747 - $3,379
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,299 - $4,770

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 San Francisco, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,337, 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 $143 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $287 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both San Francisco, CA, and Colorado Springs, CO, 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,321 miles from San Francisco, California, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, running $824 - $2,401. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $803 - $917
• Daily insurance: $57/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $38
• San Francisco daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.59

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $824 - $1,606
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $899 - $1,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,401

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $287 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 San Francisco, California, usually costs about $1,337 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,321-mile drive falls between $803 and $917, 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 $96 and $573 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA to Colorado Springs, CO

If you're moving a larger household from San Francisco, 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 $1,411 and $2,816.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,816
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,858 - $3,741

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 $143 - $287 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in San Francisco, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,337.

What are the best freight companies from San Francisco to Colorado Springs?

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. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics 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: San Francisco, 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 San Francisco 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.