($1,011+) Denver, CO to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Washington DC, MD

Hiring full-service movers from Denver, Colorado, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $2,433 and $10,092. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,657-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $412 - $2,744, 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 Denver and Washington DC. For a rough baseline, movers based in Denver tend to start around $262 plus $115/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 Denver to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,433 - $5,444
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,238 - $7,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,850 - $10,092

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 Denver to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Washington DC, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,498 and $5,391. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Denver typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,498 - $2,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,935 - $4,183
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,532 - $5,391

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $103 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $206 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 $960 in Denver, 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 Washington DC, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Washington DC?

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 Denver, CO to Washington DC, MD

Renting a moving truck for the 1,657-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $1,042 and $2,968, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $723 - $827
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,042 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,060 - $2,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,391 - $2,968

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $960.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $723 - $827 for the 1,657-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 $82 and $446, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $206 per night for hotel stops on the 1,657-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $412 - $617.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Washington DC?

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 Denver, CO to Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to Washington DC, Maryland, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,485 and $3,315.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,307 - $2,589
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,485 - $3,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,218 - $4,185

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $103 - $206 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $960.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Washington DC?

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.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Washington DC, MD

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