($556+) McKinney, TX to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Denver, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 802-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Denver, Colorado, with prices running from $1,696 - $8,055. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $355 - $2,368 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between McKinney and Denver are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, McKinney movers tend to run around $282 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from McKinney to Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,696 - $4,464
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,212 - $5,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,002 - $8,055

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 McKinney to Denver.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Denver, 48% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Denver, CO

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,054 and $3,482. 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 McKinney costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,054 - $1,942
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,355 - $2,587
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,482

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $178 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 $829 in McKinney, TX, 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 Denver, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Denver, CO

Truck rentals from McKinney, Texas, to Denver, Colorado, range from $556 - $1,480 for the 802-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $302 - $345
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from McKinney to Denver based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $556 - $1,069
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $582 - $1,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $782 - $1,480

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $302 - $345 for the 802-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 McKinney, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $829.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 802-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $178 per night, adding $355 - $533 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $355.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Denver, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from McKinney, Texas, to Denver, Colorado. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,066 and $2,134.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $958 - $1,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,073 - $2,134
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,529 - $2,701

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In McKinney, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $829.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 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 McKinney 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.

Cost of living: McKinney, TX 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 McKinney 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

For a move from McKinney, TX, to Denver, CO, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,696 for a studio to $8,055 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 802-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,054 - $3,482. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $556 - $1,480, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,212 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Re/max and DaVita.