Aurora, CO → Washington, DC · Cross-country move
About 1,742 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,180–$10,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,183 carriers on the Aurora side and 1,904 in Washington.
Moving from Aurora to Washington is a cross-country move of roughly 1,742 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 $7,180 to $10,690 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 30 hours (4 driving days).
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 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.
Aurora has a population of about 410,053 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 2,413 in Aurora), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,870 | $3,500 | $4,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,310 | $5,250 | $6,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,180 | $8,760 | $10,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,490 | $14,010 | $17,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,800 | $19,270 | $23,510 |
$2,390–$3,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,570–$3,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,180–$10,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, CO → Washington, DC. 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: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,270 for a studio, $4,310 to $6,410 for a one-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,690 for a two-bedroom, $11,490 to $17,100 for a three-bedroom and $15,800 to $23,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,742 road miles (1,476 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,390 to $3,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,570 to $3,790. 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–Washington corridor.