Denver, CO

Pasadena, CA → Denver, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Pasadena to Denver

About 976 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,320–$7,910, delivery in 2–5 days, 822 carriers on the Pasadena side and 1,411 in Denver.

  • 976 miroad distance
  • 17 h 32 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,320–$7,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 976 miles (827 straight-line)
Drive time
17 h 32 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
822 (337 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,411 (531 interstate)

Reverse: Denver → Pasadena

Denver sits about 976 miles northeast of Pasadena, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Colorado that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,320 to $7,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 32 min.

On the Pasadena side there are 822 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (337 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,411 around Denver (531 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 Denver.

Pasadena has a population of about 135,804 and Denver about 740,613. The two cities have comparable density (6,030 and 4,674 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Colorado than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Pasadena to Denver

Full-service estimate for 976 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,130 $2,590 $3,160
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,190 $3,890 $4,750
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,320 $6,480 $7,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,510 $10,370 $12,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,700 $14,260 $17,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,450–$2,050

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

Portable container

$1,890–$2,780

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

Full-service mover

$5,320–$7,910

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Pasadena (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Saba Couriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3182236
MC
127315
Based in
Burbank, CA 91505 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Liberty Linehaul West INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
282762
MC
208837
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

All 822 movers in Pasadena

Near Denver (destination)

American Furniture Warehouse Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
137781
MC
1106522
Based in
Englewood, CO 80112 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
401 trucks, 590 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Navajo Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
202381
MC
157626
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
296 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Western Distributing Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
145556
MC
142969
Based in
Denver, CO 80229 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
155 trucks, 162 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
22520
MC
378084
Based in
Englewood, CO 80110 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pfc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4302538
MC
1675847
Based in
Denver, CO 80238 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Denver Intermodal Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
466144
MC
273706
Based in
Denver, CO 80239 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Final Mile Fast LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3190181
MC
135191
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
60 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Dracarys Fleet LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3300844
MC
1047129
Based in
Denver, CO 80221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 1,411 movers in Denver

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pasadena to Denver?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,130 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,190 to $4,750 for a one-bedroom, $5,320 to $7,910 for a two-bedroom, $8,510 to $12,660 for a three-bedroom and $11,700 to $17,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Denver from Pasadena?

About 976 road miles (827 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 California into Colorado 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 Pasadena to Denver?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,450 to $2,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,780. 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 Pasadena–Denver corridor.