($836+) Pittsburgh, PA to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Colorado Springs, CO

Hiring full-service movers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, costs between $2,153 and $9,045. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,426-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $298 - $1,984, 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 Pittsburgh and Colorado Springs. For a rough baseline, movers based in Pittsburgh tend to start around $185 plus $75/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 Pittsburgh to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,153 - $4,596
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,803 - $5,975
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,972 - $9,045

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 Pittsburgh to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from Pittsburgh, PA to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Pittsburgh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 64% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,358 and $4,587. 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 Pittsburgh typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,358 - $2,439
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,581
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,288 - $4,587

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 Pittsburgh, PA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $694, 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 $74 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $149 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Pittsburgh, PA, 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.

What are the best moving containers Pittsburgh to Colorado Springs?

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 Pittsburgh, PA to Colorado Springs, CO

A rental truck for this 1,426-mile move from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, costs between $836 and $2,327. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $450 - $514
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Pittsburgh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Pittsburgh to Colorado Springs based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $836 - $1,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $969 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,327

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $450 - $514 for the 1,426-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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for about 5 hours typically costs around $694.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,426-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $149 per night, adding $298 - $446 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $298.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Pittsburgh to Colorado Springs?

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 Pittsburgh, PA to Colorado Springs, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,333 and $2,837.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,234 - $2,331
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,333 - $2,837
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,670

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $74 - $149 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, typically costs $694.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Pittsburgh, PA vs Colorado Springs, CO

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

A move from Pittsburgh, PA, to Colorado Springs, CO, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,153 - $9,045 on the 1,426-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,358 - $4,587, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $836 - $2,327. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,803 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include XAware and Vectrus.