($807+) Colorado Springs, CO to Lansing, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Lansing, MI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,274-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Lansing, Michigan, with costs ranging from $2,242 - $9,116. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $299 - $1,992. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Colorado Springs and Lansing. Local movers in Colorado Springs typically start around $250 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Colorado Springs to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,242 - $5,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,930 - $6,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,115 - $9,116

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 Colorado Springs to Lansing.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to Lansing, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lansing, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Colorado Springs to Lansing?

Movers licensed to operate in Michigan are typically members of the Michigan Movers 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Lansing, MI

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Lansing, Michigan, cost between $1,346 and $4,444. 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 Colorado Springs costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Colorado Springs to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,346 - $2,552
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,701 - $3,350
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,258 - $4,444

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 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 $697 in Colorado Springs, 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 Lansing, MI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Colorado Springs to Lansing?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Lansing, MI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,274 miles from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Lansing, Michigan, running $857 - $2,280. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $404 - $461
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs to Lansing based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $857 - $1,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $907 - $1,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,280

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 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 $65 and $324 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $404 - $461 in fuel for the 1,274-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $697 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs to Lansing?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Lansing, MI

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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Lansing, Michigan. 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 $1,346 and $2,846.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Colorado Springs to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,346 - $2,846
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,825 - $3,738

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 $75 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $697.

What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to Lansing?

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. Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation 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: Colorado Springs, CO vs Lansing, MI

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