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Fort Collins, CO → Los Angeles, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Fort Collins to Los Angeles

About 1,015 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 104 carriers on the Fort Collins side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

  • 1,015 miroad distance
  • 18 h 12 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,430–$8,0802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,015 miles (860 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 12 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
104 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Fort Collins

Moving from Fort Collins to Los Angeles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,015 road miles, heading southwest from Colorado to California.

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 $5,430 to $8,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 12 min.

On the Fort Collins side there are 104 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.

Fort Collins has a population of about 171,500 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 2,969 in Fort Collins), 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.

Cost of moving from Fort Collins to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 1,015 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,170 $2,650 $3,230
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,260 $3,970 $4,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,430 $6,620 $8,080
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,690 $10,590 $12,920
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,940 $14,570 $17,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,110

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

Portable container

$1,930–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$5,430–$8,080

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 Fort Collins (origin)

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327639
MC
1060138
Based in
Windsor, CO 80550 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (970) 567-1924 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loveland Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loveland Logistics LLC

USDOT
3328432
MC
1063049
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (719) 313-7945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roman Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3444574
MC
1119657
Based in
Loveland, CO 80538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (970) 699-2573 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2840634
MC
1801923
Based in
Loveland, CO 80537 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (970) 593-8950 Route Verify on FMCSA

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1830434
MC
704755
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80528 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (970) 568-5210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC

USDOT
2126287
MC
740818
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (970) 686-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Choice Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2782658
MC
1795838
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (970) 658-7627 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hydra Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
840784
MC
737136
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (970) 493-6101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in Fort Collins

Near Los Angeles (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,866 movers in Los Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a two-bedroom, $8,690 to $12,920 for a three-bedroom and $11,940 to $17,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Fort Collins?

About 1,015 road miles (860 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 12 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fort Collins to Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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 Fort Collins–Los Angeles corridor.