Pasadena, TX → Denver, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,049 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,890–$7,270, delivery in 3–7 days, 487 carriers on the Pasadena side and 1,411 in Denver.
Moving from Pasadena to Denver is a long-distance move of roughly 1,049 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Colorado.
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 $4,890 to $7,270 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 47 min.
On the Pasadena side there are 487 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (212 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 148,539 and Denver about 740,613. Denver is the denser city (4,674 people per square mile versus 3,477 in Pasadena), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,580 | $4,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,960 | $7,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,820 | $9,530 | $11,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,750 | $13,110 | $15,990 |
$1,530–$2,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,960–$2,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,890–$7,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pasadena, TX → Denver, CO. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,950 to $2,910 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,360 for a one-bedroom, $4,890 to $7,270 for a two-bedroom, $7,820 to $11,630 for a three-bedroom and $10,750 to $15,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,049 road miles (889 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 47 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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.
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.