($686+) San Diego, CA to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to Aurora, CO

For the 1,096-mile move from San Diego, California, to Aurora, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $1,185 and $7,760. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $428 - $2,852 (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 San Diego generally start around $226 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $4,783
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,460 - $5,911
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,518 - $7,760

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 Diego to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of San Diego movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Aurora, 49% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from San Diego, CA to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,244 and $4,016. 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 Diego runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $2,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,571 - $3,229
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,977 - $4,016

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 Diego, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $998, 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 $107 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $214 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Aurora, CO

Plan on $707 - $1,885 for a rental moving truck on the 1,096-mile route from San Diego, California, to Aurora, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $497 - $568
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $707 - $1,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $764 - $1,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $930 - $1,885

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in San Diego, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $998.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $497 - $568 for the 1,096-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 $86 and $463, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $214 per night for hotel stops on the 1,096-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $428 - $642.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Aurora, CO

If you're moving a larger household from San Diego, 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 Aurora, Colorado.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,232 and $2,387.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,077 - $2,008
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,376

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Diego, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $998.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $214 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 San Diego 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.

Cost of living: San Diego, CA 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 San Diego 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

A move from San Diego, CA, to Aurora, CO, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,185 - $7,760 on the 1,096-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,244 - $4,016, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $707 - $1,885. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,460 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Children's Hospital Colorado and Cherry Creek School District.