($973+) Richmond, VA to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Colorado Springs, CO

For the 1,652-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,033 and $9,526. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $303 - $2,020 (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 Richmond generally start around $360 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Richmond to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,033 - $4,644
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,790 - $6,634
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,353 - $9,526

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 Richmond to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Richmond 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 Richmond to Colorado Springs?

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 Richmond, VA to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,370 and $5,287. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Richmond runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $2,579
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,917 - $3,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,539 - $5,287

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $76 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $152 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 $707 in Richmond, VA, 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 Colorado Springs, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to Colorado Springs, CO

A rental truck for this 1,652-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, costs between $973 and $2,717. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $531 - $607
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $973 - $1,811
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,073 - $2,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,717

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $76 and $354.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $531 and $607 for the 1,652-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $707 for 2 movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to Colorado Springs, CO

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Richmond, Virginia, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,430 and $3,096.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,310 - $2,490
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,430 - $3,096
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,911 - $3,867

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 $76 and $152.
• 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 Richmond, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $707.

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

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: Richmond, VA 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 Richmond 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 Richmond, VA, to Colorado Springs, CO, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,033 for a studio to $9,526 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,652-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,370 - $5,287. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $973 - $2,717, 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 $2,790 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 XAware and Vectrus.