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Arvada, CO → Washington, DC · Cross-country move

Movers from Arvada to Washington

About 1,768 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,230–$10,760, delivery in 5–10 days, 521 carriers on the Arvada side and 1,904 in Washington.

  • 1,768 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,230–$10,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,768 miles (1,498 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
521 (164 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Arvada

Moving from Arvada to Washington is a cross-country move of roughly 1,768 road miles, heading east from Colorado to District of Columbia.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,230 to $10,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Arvada side there are 521 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (164 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,904 around Washington (1,206 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Washington.

Arvada has a population of about 122,901 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 3,198 in Arvada), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. District of Columbia is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Arvada to Washington

Full-service estimate for 1,768 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,890 $3,530 $4,300
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,340 $5,290 $6,450
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,230 $8,820 $10,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,570 $14,110 $17,210
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,900 $19,390 $23,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,420–$3,410

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,600–$3,820

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,230–$10,760

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Arvada (origin)

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
202381
MC
157626
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (303) 287-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT
364146
Based in
Boulder, CO 80303 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Western Distributing Company

USDOT
145556
MC
142969
Based in
Denver, CO 80229 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (303) 294-3135 Route Verify on FMCSA

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3190181
MC
135191
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (970) 673-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3300844
MC
1047129
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (254) 366-5720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red'S Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1850527
MC
670112
Based in
Denver, CO 80216 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (303) 733-7869 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kardil Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2840706
MC
951265
Based in
Denver, CO 80207 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (720) 452-7500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tmaat Denver Metro LLC

USDOT
2433161
Based in
Thornton, CO 80241 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (303) 344-9911 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 521 movers in Arvada

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,904 movers in Washington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Arvada to Washington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,890 to $4,300 for a studio, $4,340 to $6,450 for a one-bedroom, $7,230 to $10,760 for a two-bedroom, $11,570 to $17,210 for a three-bedroom and $15,900 to $23,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Arvada?

About 1,768 road miles (1,498 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado into District of Columbia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Arvada to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,420 to $3,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,600 to $3,820. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Arvada–Washington corridor.