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Fort Collins, CO → Santa Clara, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Fort Collins to Santa Clara

About 1,101 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,680–$8,450, delivery in 3–7 days, 104 carriers on the Fort Collins side and 292 in Santa Clara.

  • 1,101 miroad distance
  • 19 h 41 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,680–$8,4502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,101 miles (933 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 41 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
104 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination
292 (77 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Clara → Fort Collins

Moving from Fort Collins to Santa Clara is a long-distance move of roughly 1,101 road miles, heading west 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 $5,680 to $8,450 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 19 h 41 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 292 around Santa Clara (77 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 Santa Clara.

Fort Collins has a population of about 171,500 and Santa Clara about 133,446. Santa Clara is the denser city (6,975 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 Santa Clara

Full-service estimate for 1,101 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,410 $4,150 $5,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,680 $6,920 $8,450
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,080 $11,080 $13,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,490 $15,230 $18,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,580–$2,230

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

Portable container

$2,000–$2,950

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

Full-service mover

$5,680–$8,450

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 Santa Clara (destination)

Legacy Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2043462
MC
716505
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (408) 213-6326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crew Point Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3462710
MC
96075878
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 601-0416 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Shefali Toor

USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (408) 455-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 292 movers in Santa Clara

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Santa Clara?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,270 to $3,380 for a studio, $3,410 to $5,070 for a one-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,450 for a two-bedroom, $9,080 to $13,510 for a three-bedroom and $12,490 to $18,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Clara from Fort Collins?

About 1,101 road miles (933 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 41 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 Santa Clara?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,950. 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–Santa Clara corridor.