Colorado Springs, CO → State College, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Colorado Springs to State College

About 1,685 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,400–$9,520, delivery in 5–10 days, 247 carriers on the Colorado Springs side and 104 in State College.

1,685 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,400–$9,5202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Colorado Springs, Colorado
To: State College, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 1,685 miles (1,428 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 247 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination: 104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → Colorado Springs

State College sits about 1,685 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 $6,400 to $9,520 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 29 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 104 around State College (47 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 State College.

Colorado Springs has a population of about 494,743 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 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 State College

Full-service estimate for 1,685 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,560	$3,120	$3,810
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,840	$4,680	$5,710
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,400	$7,810	$9,520
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,240	$12,490	$15,240
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,080	$17,170	$20,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,330–$3,290

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

Portable container

$2,520–$3,710

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

Full-service mover

$6,400–$9,520

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 State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC

USDOT: 10559
MC: 117384
Based in: Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 355-5513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4267420
MC: 1656758
Based in: State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (814) 826-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: David R Kerstetter

USDOT: 276445
MC: 180364
Based in: Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 667-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4515827
MC: 1788504
Based in: Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (717) 667-6202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2491872
MC: 863048
Based in: State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (814) 650-7293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr

USDOT: 560337
MC: 273154
Based in: Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (814) 353-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2973008
MC: 904809
Based in: Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (814) 574-8448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4227992
MC: 1635283
Based in: State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (814) 325-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in State College

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
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 State College accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Colorado Springs to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,560 to $3,810 for a studio, $3,840 to $5,710 for a one-bedroom, $6,400 to $9,520 for a two-bedroom, $10,240 to $15,240 for a three-bedroom and $14,080 to $20,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from Colorado Springs?

About 1,685 road miles (1,428 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,710. 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–State College corridor.