($1,198+) Aurora, CO to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Boston, MA

Full-service movers for the 1,970-mile relocation from Aurora, Colorado, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $2,686 and $11,265. 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 $404 - $2,696, 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 Aurora typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,686 - $5,535
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,442 - $7,669
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,019 - $11,265

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 Aurora to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Aurora, CO to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,582 and $5,907. 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 Aurora costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,582 - $2,970
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,196 - $4,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,007 - $5,907

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 Aurora, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $944, 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 $101 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $202 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Aurora, CO, and Boston, MA, 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 Aurora to Boston?

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 Aurora, CO to Boston, MA

Plan on $1,234 - $3,467 for a rental moving truck on the 1,970-mile route from Aurora, Colorado, to Boston, Massachusetts. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $845 - $966
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Aurora daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,234 - $2,173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,246 - $2,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,467

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $202 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 $88 and $438 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $845 - $966 in fuel for the 1,970-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $944 in Aurora, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Aurora to Boston?

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 Aurora, CO to Boston, MA

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 Aurora, Colorado, to Boston, Massachusetts. 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 $1,757 and $3,400.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,454 - $2,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,400
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,336 - $4,488

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Aurora, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $944.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $101 - $202 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 Aurora to Boston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Aurora, CO vs Boston, MA

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