($807+) Seattle, WA to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Aurora, CO

For the 1,312-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Aurora, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,491 and $10,469. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $433 - $2,888 (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 Seattle generally start around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,491 - $5,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,192 - $7,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,790 - $10,469

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 Seattle to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle to Aurora?

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 Seattle, WA to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,342 and $4,583. 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 Seattle typically runs around $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Seattle to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,523
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,299 - $4,583

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Seattle, WA and Aurora, CO. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,011 in Seattle, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $108 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $217 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Aurora?

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 Seattle, WA to Aurora, CO

Plan on $858 - $2,354 for a rental moving truck on the 1,312-mile route from Seattle, Washington, to Aurora, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $603 - $689
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Seattle to Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $858 - $1,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $918 - $1,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,201 - $2,354

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $217 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $94 and $469 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $603 - $689 in fuel for the 1,312-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,011 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Aurora?

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 Seattle, WA to Aurora, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Seattle, Washington, 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 Aurora, 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 $1,369 and $2,703.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,180
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,369 - $2,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,915 - $3,591

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 $108 - $217 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 Seattle, Washington, typically costs $1,011.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Aurora?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Aurora, CO

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