($1,027+) Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO Movers
Moving from Jacksonville, FL, to Colorado Springs, CO, runs anywhere from $1,038 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $9,501 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,731 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 4 to 15 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,047, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $9,501 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,609 - $5,699, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,038 - $3,114.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Jacksonville, FL, to Colorado Springs, CO. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,065 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving options from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $3,065 - $6,235 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 60% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 1,731 miles and typically takes 4 to 15 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,731-mile route from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $2,047 - $5,030 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,609 - $2,801), rental truck ($1,038 - $2,160), or freight trailer ($1,420 - $2,521). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $3,065 - $6,235 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $9,501.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,731-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,047 - $9,501. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $305 - $2,032. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Jacksonville and Colorado Springs. Local movers in Jacksonville typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,047 - $5,030
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,065 - $6,235
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,427 - $9,501
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 Jacksonville to Colorado Springs.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Florida to Colorado. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 75% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $508 - $5,080 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready75% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Flex Moving & Storage | $203 - $1,219/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $305 - $2,438 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage7% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs61% of local movers | $1,016 - $3,048 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,540 - $10,160 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $761 - $1,446 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items25% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Helping Hands Express Moving & Storage | $1,016 - $2,540 |
| Piano | Any piano type68% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Royal Moving and Storage | $813 - $3,556 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling18% of local movers | $305 - $1,524 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect14% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Premier Movers | $660 - $2,032 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $305 - $15,240+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $305 - $3,556+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Jacksonville, FL. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,609 and $5,699. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Colorado Springs. If you go over that window, storage in Jacksonville adds around $70/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,609 - $2,801
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,979 - $4,206
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,811 - $5,699
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 Jacksonville, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $711, 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 $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $152 per month.
- Access: Most major container companies serve both Jacksonville, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO, 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Florida to Colorado move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,609. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,979 - $4,206, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Colorado Springs?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Jacksonville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Jacksonville:
- Flex Moving & Storage (4.9/5), 4 years in business
- Royal Moving and Storage (4.8/5), 41 years in business
- Stewart Moving & Storage (4.9/5), 32 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,731 miles from Jacksonville, Florida, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, running $1,038 - $3,114. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $560 - $640
- Daily insurance: $30/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
- Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,038 - $2,160
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,326
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,444 - $3,114
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs starts at $1,038 - $3,114, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($560 - $640) , overnight lodging ($152/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Gas: Fuel adds $560 - $640 for the 1,731-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 Jacksonville, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $711.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 1,731-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $152 per night, adding $305 - $457 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $305.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO
If you're moving a larger household from Jacksonville, Florida, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,599 and $3,234.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,420 - $2,521
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,599 - $3,234
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,182 - $4,296
Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.
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 Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $711.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $76 and $152 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Colorado Springs?
- 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.
- 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.
- Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Colorado Springs fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs Colorado Springs, CO
Jacksonville and Colorado Springs land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 96 in Jacksonville and 110 in Colorado Springs, and rent tracks closely too ($1,520/mo vs. $1,799/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (26 vs 36) and safety scores (43.62 vs 58.06) come out about the same too.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Colorado Springs, CO to Jacksonville, FL guide.
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Our take
For a move from Jacksonville, FL, to Colorado Springs, CO, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,047 for a studio to $9,501 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,731-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,609 - $5,699. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,038 - $3,114, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,065 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include XAware and Vectrus.
FAQs: Moving from Jacksonville, FL, to Colorado Springs, CO
What are the best neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?
For families, Briargate, Northgate, and Old North End are worth a look in Colorado Springs. If you're moving solo or without kids, Briargate, East Colorado Springs, and Northeast Colorado Springs tend to be popular picks instead.
What is the cheapest way to move from Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,169 - $2,326. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
Is Colorado Springs a safe place to live?
Colorado Springs has a safety index of 58.06 out of 100 and a crime index of 41.94, compared to 43.62 and 56.38 in Jacksonville. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What is the best time of year to move from Jacksonville, FL to Colorado Springs, CO?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What percentage of Jacksonville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 68% of movers in Jacksonville handle piano moves, and 25% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
