($700+) Aurora, CO to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Anaheim, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Aurora, Colorado, to Anaheim, California, costs between $2,253 and $8,308. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,023-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $421 - $2,808, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Aurora and Anaheim. For a rough baseline, movers based in Aurora tend to start around $240 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,253 - $4,917
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,749 - $6,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,549 - $8,308

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 Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Anaheim, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

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 Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,255 and $4,067. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Aurora typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,632 - $3,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,074 - $4,067

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 $983, 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 $211 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Aurora, CO, and Anaheim, CA, 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 Anaheim?

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 Anaheim, CA

A rental truck for this 1,023-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Anaheim, California, costs between $666 and $1,942. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $457 - $522
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Anaheim based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $666 - $1,343
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $756 - $1,548
• 4+ bedrooms: $978 - $1,942

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $457 - $522 for the 1,023-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Aurora, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $983.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,023-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $211 per night, adding $421 - $632 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $70 and $421.

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

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 Anaheim, CA

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 Anaheim, California. 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 $1,242 and $2,398.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,242 - $2,398
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,384

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $105 - $211 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Aurora, Colorado, typically costs $983.

What are the best freight companies from Aurora to Anaheim?

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 Anaheim, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Anaheim, 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.