($1,113+) Newark, NJ to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Fort Collins, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,746-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with prices running from $2,296 - $9,533. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $382 - $2,548 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Newark and Fort Collins are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Newark movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Newark to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,296 - $5,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,236 - $7,198
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,616 - $9,533

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 Newark to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Fort Collins?

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 Newark, NJ to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,547 and $5,535. 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 Newark typically runs around $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,547 - $2,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,999 - $4,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,783 - $5,535

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 Newark, NJ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $892, 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 $96 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $191 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Newark, NJ, and Fort Collins, 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.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Fort Collins?

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 Newark, NJ to Fort Collins, CO

Plan on $1,049 - $2,965 for a rental moving truck on the 1,746-mile route from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $708 - $809
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Fort Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,049 - $1,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,517 - $2,965

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $708 - $809 for the 1,746-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 Newark, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $892.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,746-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $191 per night, adding $382 - $573 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $382.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Fort Collins?

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 Newark, NJ to Fort Collins, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Newark, New Jersey, 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 Fort Collins, 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 $1,615 and $3,136.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Newark to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,406 - $2,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,615 - $3,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,161 - $4,603

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Newark, New Jersey, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $892.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $96 - $191 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 Newark to Fort Collins?

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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: Newark, NJ vs Fort Collins, CO

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