Colorado Springs, CO → Lancaster, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Colorado Springs to Lancaster

About 1,787 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,570–$9,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 247 carriers on the Colorado Springs side and 260 in Lancaster.

1,787 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,570–$9,7702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
To: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 1,787 miles (1,514 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 247 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination: 260 (171 interstate)

Reverse: Lancaster → Colorado Springs

Lancaster sits about 1,787 miles east of Colorado Springs, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,570 to $9,770 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 Colorado Springs side there are 247 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 of them authorized for interstate work), and 260 around Lancaster (171 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 Lancaster.

Colorado Springs has a population of about 494,743 and Lancaster about 58,000. Lancaster is the denser city (8,031 people per square mile versus 2,451 in Colorado Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Colorado Springs to Lancaster

Full-service estimate for 1,787 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,630	$3,200	$3,910
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,940	$4,810	$5,860
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,570	$8,010	$9,770
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,510	$12,820	$15,640
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,450	$17,620	$21,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,440

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

Portable container

$2,610–$3,850

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

Full-service mover

$6,570–$9,770

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 Colorado Springs (origin)

Goodwill Of Colorado

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 733591
MC: 554386
Based in: Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 134 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (719) 499-9239 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 44799
MC: 136490
Based in: Colorado Sprgs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 87 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (541) 887-9924 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taylor Farms Colorado INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 332102
MC: 221626
Based in: Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (719) 473-8251 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tmt Springs INC

USDOT: 997991
MC: 432223
Based in: Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (719) 576-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arrow Moving & Storage Of Colorado INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1247388
MC: 476768
Based in: Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (719) 527-0616 Route Verify on FMCSA

Knob Hill Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kh Towing Operations LLC

USDOT: 3138185
MC: 97409
Based in: Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (719) 634-9941 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3590162
MC: 1215756
Based in: Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (719) 284-2281 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colorado Air Cargo INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 66588
MC: 129188
Based in: Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (719) 594-0033 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 247 movers in Colorado Springs

Near Lancaster (destination)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2562869
MC: 894481
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 276388
MC: 290856
Based in: Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 168358
MC: 145282
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 514795
MC: 197249
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619559
MC: 287214
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 377174
MC: 302885
Based in: Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2040512
MC: 720073
Based in: Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1342517
MC: 515012
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Lancaster accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to Lancaster?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,940 to $5,860 for a one-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,770 for a two-bedroom, $10,510 to $15,640 for a three-bedroom and $14,450 to $21,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lancaster from Colorado Springs?

About 1,787 road miles (1,514 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 Pennsylvania 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 Colorado Springs to Lancaster?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,850. 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 Colorado Springs–Lancaster corridor.