($688+) Fort Collins, CO to San Diego, CA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,138-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to San Diego, California, with prices running from $2,157 - $8,910. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $395 - $2,632 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fort Collins and San Diego are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fort Collins movers tend to run around $301 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,157 - $4,900
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,550 - $6,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,367 - $8,910

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 Fort Collins to San Diego.

Specialty moving services from Fort Collins, CO to San Diego, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Fort Collins movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Diego, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Fort Collins, CO to San Diego, CA

Moving containers from Fort Collins, Colorado, to San Diego, California, cost between $1,206 and $4,271. 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 Fort Collins costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,321
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,584 - $2,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,036 - $4,271

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $99 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $197 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $921 in Fort Collins, CO, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your San Diego, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Fort Collins to San Diego?

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 Fort Collins, CO to San Diego, CA

Plan on $731 - $2,036 for a rental moving truck on the 1,138-mile route from Fort Collins, Colorado, to San Diego, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $477 - $545
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Fort Collins daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $731 - $1,323
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $743 - $1,704
• 4+ bedrooms: $983 - $2,036

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $99 and $461.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $197.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $477 and $545 for the 1,138-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $921 for 2 movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Collins to San Diego?

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 Fort Collins, CO to San Diego, 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 Fort Collins, Colorado, to San Diego, 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 $1,205 and $2,611.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,110
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,205 - $2,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,218

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $921.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $99 and $197 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Collins to San Diego?

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. Sutherland Trucking (4.34/5 stars): Sutherland Trucking 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: Fort Collins, CO vs San Diego, CA

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