Moving from Colorado to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 16,000 people living in California had lived in Colorado a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Denver to Los Angeles, about 979 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900. 133 licensed movers are based in Colorado.
Who makes this move
15,781
people moved from Colorado to California (±3,397)
19,717
moved the other way, from California to Colorado (±3,479)
- California drew about 8% of the roughly 207,000 people who left Colorado for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Colorado went
Most common moves out of Colorado
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Denver to Los Angeles, about 979 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,500–$2,800 | $1,850–$3,450 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,900–$3,550 | $2,350–$4,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,600–$4,900 | $3,250–$6,050 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $3,250–$6,100 | $4,050–$7,550 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $3,800–$7,150 | $4,700–$8,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $4,400–$8,200 | $5,450–$10,200 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Los Angeles | 979 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Denver to San Francisco | 1,118 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Denver to San Diego | 983 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Colorado Springs to Los Angeles | 961 | $2,600–$4,900 |
| Colorado Springs to San Francisco | 1,128 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Colorado Springs to San Diego | 955 | $2,600–$4,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Colorado
See all 133Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Johnstown, CO · USDOT 2954352
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2016
Aurora, CO · USDOT 3546001
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
Fort Collins, CO · USDOT 3086224
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2018
Broomfield, CO · USDOT 2629937
13 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2015
Colorado Springs, CO · USDOT 2270734
7 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2012
Before you book
Questions about moving from Colorado to California
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Denver to Los Angeles, about 979 miles, usually costs $2,600–$4,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,600 to $5,600. A studio runs about $1,500–$2,800 and a 4-bedroom about $3,800–$7,150. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Colorado to California?
About 16,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 15,781, with a margin of error of ±3,397. About 20,000 moved from California to Colorado the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Colorado to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 955 to 1,128 miles by road; Denver to Los Angeles is about 979. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Colorado to California?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Colorado to California?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 23% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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