($1,163+) Providence, RI to Colorado Springs, CO Movers
Moving from Providence, RI, to Colorado Springs, CO, runs anywhere from $1,139 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,184 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,963 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 5 to 16 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 $2,313, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $10,184 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,582 - $5,611, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,139 - $3,300.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Providence, RI, to Colorado Springs, CO. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,406 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 Providence, RI to Colorado Springs, CO
There are 3 main ways to move from Providence to Colorado Springs: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,406 - $6,934. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 5 to 16 days for this 1,963-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,963-mile route from Providence to Colorado Springs, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,313 - $5,211 | $1,582 - $3,127 | $1,139 - $2,310 | $1,513 - $2,702 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $3,406 - $6,934 | $2,175 - $4,338 | $1,310 - $2,695 | $1,774 - $3,680 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $6,411 - $10,184 | $3,036 - $5,611 | $1,669 - $3,300 | $2,242 - $4,536 |
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 Providence, RI to Colorado Springs, CO
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,963-mile move from Providence, Rhode Island, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, with prices running from $2,313 - $10,184. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $328 - $2,188 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Providence and Colorado Springs are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Providence movers tend to run around $348 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Providence to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,313 - $5,211
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,406 - $6,934
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,411 - $10,184
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 Providence to Colorado Springs.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Rhode Island to Colorado. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Providence, RI to Colorado Springs, CO
Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Providence 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 packing97% of local movers | $547 - $5,470 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready97% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $219 - $1,313/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $328 - $2,626 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage57% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs56% of local movers | $1,094 - $3,282 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,735 - $10,940 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $819 - $1,557 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items58% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $1,094 - $2,735 |
| Piano | Any piano type84% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $875 - $3,829 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling21% of local movers | $328 - $1,641 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect19% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Marathon Moving Co. | $711 - $2,188 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $328 - $16,410+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $328 - $3,829+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Providence to Colorado Springs?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Providence, RI. 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 Providence, RI to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving containers from Providence, Rhode Island, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,582 and $5,611. 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 Providence typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Providence to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,582 - $3,127
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,175 - $4,338
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,036 - $5,611
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Colorado Springs, 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 $766 in Providence, RI. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Rhode Island 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 $1,582. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,175 - $4,338, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence:
- Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage (4.6/5), 16 years in business
- Marathon Moving Co. (4.7/5), 26 years in business
- Economy Movers & Storage Inc (4.6/5), 50 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Providence, RI to Colorado Springs, CO
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,963 miles from Providence, Rhode Island, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, running $1,139 - $3,300. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $683 - $781
- Daily insurance: $33/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Providence daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99
| 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 Providence to Colorado Springs based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,310
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,310 - $2,695
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,669 - $3,300
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Providence to Colorado Springs starts at $1,139 - $3,300, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($683 - $781) , overnight lodging ($164/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 $683 - $781 for the 1,963-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 Providence, Rhode Island, for about 5 hours typically costs around $766.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 1,963-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $164 per night, adding $328 - $492 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $328.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Providence 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 Providence, RI to Colorado Springs, 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 Providence, Rhode Island, to Colorado Springs, 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 $1,774 and $3,680.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Providence to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $2,702
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,680
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,242 - $4,536
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Providence, Rhode Island, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $766.
- More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $164 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 Providence to Colorado Springs?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
- Blue Sun Super Service (4.76/5 stars): Blue Sun Super Service is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Providence to Colorado Springs, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Providence, RI vs Colorado Springs, CO
Day-to-day costs in Colorado Springs are close to what you're used to in Providence: cost of living index of 110 versus 109, with average rent of $1,799/mo compared to $2,200/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 76/100 and 50.16/100 in Providence versus 36/100 and 58.06/100 in Colorado Springs.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Colorado Springs, CO to Providence, RI guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Rhode Island to Colorado over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 11 movers in our Rhode Island network to compare for this 1,963-mile move.
Our take
A move from Providence, RI, 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 $2,313 - $10,184 on the 1,963-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,582 - $5,611, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,139 - $3,300. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,406 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.
FAQs: Moving from Providence, RI, to Colorado Springs, CO
How walkable is Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a walkability score of 36 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 45, compared to 76 and 61 in Providence. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($683 - $781), daily insurance ($33/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $22) on top. Overnight stops can add another $164/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Colorado?
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado.
What is the best time of year to move from Providence, RI 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 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 percentage of Providence movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 84% of movers in Providence handle piano moves, and 58% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
