($980+) Washington DC, MD to Denver, CO Movers

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

For the 1,659-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Denver, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,222 and $9,806. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $425 - $2,836 (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 Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,222 - $5,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,209 - $6,829
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,912 - $9,806

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 Denver.

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

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

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

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 Denver, CO

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,513 and $5,125. 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 Washington DC costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $2,849
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,052 - $4,024
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,586 - $5,125

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $106 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $213 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Denver, CO, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $993 in Washington DC, MD. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Washington DC to Denver?

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 Denver, CO

Truck rentals from Washington DC, Maryland, to Denver, Colorado, range from $1,021 - $2,823 for the 1,659-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $749 - $855
• Daily insurance: $43/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 Denver based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,021 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,391 - $2,823

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $213 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Washington DC, Maryland, usually costs about $993 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,659-mile drive falls between $749 and $855, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $71 and $425 to your total.

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

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 Denver, CO

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 Washington DC, Maryland, to Denver, Colorado. 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 $1,516 and $3,315.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,334 - $2,589
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,516 - $3,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,068 - $4,100

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $106 and $213.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly five hours typically average $993.

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

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Washington DC, MD vs Denver, CO

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