($982+) Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO Movers

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

For the 1,651-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Aurora, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,206 and $9,634. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $421 - $2,804 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Washington DC generally start around $180 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Washington DC to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,206 - $5,136
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,086 - $6,843
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,467 - $9,634

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 Washington DC to Aurora.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Aurora, 49% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,355 and $4,984. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Washington DC typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,606
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,751 - $3,795
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,514 - $4,984

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $105 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $210 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 $981 in Washington DC, MD, 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 Aurora, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Washington DC to Aurora?

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 Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

Plan on $982 - $2,853 for a rental moving truck on the 1,651-mile route from Washington DC, Maryland, to Aurora, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $736 - $842
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $982 - $1,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,042 - $2,244
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,853

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 $105 and $491.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $210.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $736 and $842 for the 1,651-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 $981 for 2 movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Washington DC, MD to Aurora, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Washington DC, Maryland, 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 Aurora, Colorado.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,504 and $2,856.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,271 - $2,490
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,504 - $2,856
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,031 - $4,149

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Washington DC, Maryland, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $981.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $105 - $210 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

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

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

Our take

Full-service movers on the 1,651-mile route from Washington DC, MD, to Aurora, CO, run $2,206 - $9,634 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,355 - $4,984, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $982 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,086, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Children's Hospital Colorado and Cherry Creek School District.