Aurora, CO → Burbank, CA · Long-distance move
About 993 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,370–$7,980, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,183 carriers on the Aurora side and 896 in Burbank.
The route from Aurora, CO to Burbank, CA covers roughly 993 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $5,370 to $7,980 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 49 min.
On the Aurora side there are 1,183 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 of them authorized for interstate work), and 896 around Burbank (350 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 Burbank.
Aurora has a population of about 410,053 and Burbank about 102,988. Burbank is the denser city (6,204 people per square mile versus 2,413 in Aurora), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,620 | $3,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,220 | $3,930 | $4,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,370 | $6,540 | $7,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,580 | $10,470 | $12,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,800 | $14,390 | $17,560 |
$1,470–$2,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,910–$2,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,370–$7,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, CO → Burbank, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,220 to $4,790 for a one-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,980 for a two-bedroom, $8,580 to $12,770 for a three-bedroom and $11,800 to $17,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 993 road miles (841 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,470 to $2,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,800. 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.
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 Aurora–Burbank corridor.