($1,000+) Colorado Springs, CO to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Richmond, VA

Hiring full-service movers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $2,554 and $10,941. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,652-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $312 - $2,080, 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 Colorado Springs and Richmond. For a rough baseline, movers based in Colorado Springs tend to start around $250 plus $125/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 Colorado Springs to Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,554 - $5,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,469 - $7,176
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,730 - $10,941

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Colorado Springs, CO to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,482 and $5,498. 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 Colorado Springs runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,482 - $2,991
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,876 - $3,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,745 - $5,498

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $728 in Colorado Springs, CO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $156 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Richmond, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Colorado Springs to Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

Plan on $1,042 - $2,996 for a rental moving truck on the 1,652-mile route from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Richmond, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $547 - $625
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,042 - $1,901
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,094 - $2,309
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,996

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $156 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 $68 and $338 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $547 - $625 in fuel for the 1,652-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $728 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 Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Richmond, Virginia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $936 and $3,283.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,334 - $2,615
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,579 - $3,283
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,218 - $4,228

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 $78 - $156 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $728.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Colorado Springs, CO vs Richmond, VA

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