State-to-state guide · CO → CA
Moving from Colorado to California
It's about 980 miles from Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Colorado to California moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.
Distance is road-adjusted between Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.
What a Colorado to California move costs
These are the total prices of 11 completed moves from Colorado to California in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.
| Home size | Typical cost | Median | Completed moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| All home sizes combined | $2,252 to $4,532 | $2,808 | 11 |
Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Colorado to California. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.
Popular city routes from Colorado to California
- Littleton, CO to San Leandro, CA (1 move)
- Louisville, CO to Danville, CA (1 move)
- Boulder, CO to La Jolla, CA
- Denver, CO to Morgan Hill, CA
- Longmont, CO to Newport Beach, CA
Recommended movers from Colorado to California
Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.
Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage
Broad-service mover with strong packing, storage, and commercial support for more complex relocations.
Read the full review →Atlas Van Lines
A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Evansville, IN, with local agents in this state.
Read the full review →United Van Lines
A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.
Read the full review →Planning a Colorado to California move
- Get at least three written estimates, and make sure each is binding or Not-To-Exceed, not a phone guess.
- Verify each mover's USDOT number for interstate household goods before you book.
- Right-size your valuation coverage: standard released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb.
- Avoid any mover demanding a large cash deposit up front, a common red flag.
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Popular moves from Colorado
- Colorado to Florida
- Colorado to Texas
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- Colorado to South Carolina
- Colorado to Georgia
- Colorado to Missouri
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