($1,062+) Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,651-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Aurora, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,409 - $10,112. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $421 - $2,804. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Washington DC and Aurora. Local movers in Washington DC typically start around $180 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Washington DC to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,409 - $5,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,209 - $7,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,026 - $10,112

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 Washington DC to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Washington DC to Aurora?

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 Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,498 and $5,285. 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 Aurora. If you go over that window, storage in Washington DC adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Washington DC to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,498 - $2,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,745 - $5,285

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 Washington DC, MD, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $981, 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 $105 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $210 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Washington DC, MD, and Aurora, 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 Washington DC to Aurora?

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 Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,651 miles from Washington DC, Maryland, to Aurora, Colorado, running $1,021 - $2,939. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $736 - $842
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Washington DC to Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,021 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,082 - $2,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,462 - $2,939

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $981.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $736 - $842 for the 1,651-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 $84 and $456, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $210 per night for hotel stops on the 1,651-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $421 - $631.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC to Aurora?

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 Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

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 Washington DC, Maryland, to Aurora, Colorado. 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 $1,625 and $3,155.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Washington DC to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,441

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $105 and $210.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly five hours typically average $981.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Aurora?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Washington DC, MD vs Aurora, CO

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