($777+) Seattle, WA to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Denver, CO

Full-service movers for the 1,304-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $2,495 and $9,776. 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 $438 - $2,920, 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 Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,495 - $5,831
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,197 - $7,050
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,247 - $9,776

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 Seattle to Denver.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Denver, 48% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Seattle, WA to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,329 and $4,455. 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 Seattle runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,329 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,302 - $4,455

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $110 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $219 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Denver, 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 $1,022 in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle to Denver?

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 Seattle, WA to Denver, CO

Renting a moving truck for the 1,304-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Denver, Colorado, costs between $777 and $2,109, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $606 - $692
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $777 - $1,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $900 - $1,784
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,056 - $2,109

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $219 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 $95 and $475 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $606 - $692 in fuel for the 1,304-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,022 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Seattle, WA to Denver, CO

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, 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 Denver, Colorado.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,331 and $2,683.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $2,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,878 - $3,528

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 $110 and $219.
• 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 Seattle, Washington, for roughly five hours typically average $1,022.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Denver?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Denver, CO

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

Our take

The 1,304-mile move from Seattle, WA, to Denver, CO, costs between $2,495 and $9,776 with full-service movers, $1,329 - $4,455 with a moving container, and $777 - $2,109 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,197 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Re/max and DaVita.