Pueblo, CO → Lancaster, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Pueblo to Lancaster

About 1,788 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,570–$9,780, delivery in 5–10 days, 44 carriers on the Pueblo side and 260 in Lancaster.

1,788 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,570–$9,7802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Pueblo, Colorado
To: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 1,788 miles (1,515 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 44 (20 interstate)
Movers at destination: 260 (171 interstate)

Reverse: Lancaster → Pueblo

Moving from Pueblo to Lancaster is a cross-country move of roughly 1,788 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Pennsylvania.

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 $6,570 to $9,780 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Pueblo side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 of them authorized for interstate work), and 260 around Lancaster (171 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 Lancaster.

Pueblo has a population of about 110,404 and Lancaster about 58,000. Lancaster is the denser city (8,031 people per square mile versus 2,019 in Pueblo), 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 Pueblo to Lancaster

Full-service estimate for 1,788 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,630	$3,210	$3,910
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,940	$4,810	$5,870
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,570	$8,010	$9,780
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,510	$12,820	$15,640
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,450	$17,630	$21,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,440

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,850

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

Full-service mover

$6,570–$9,780

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 Pueblo (origin)

Plh Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1828818
MC: 663370
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (719) 209-7155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Port 2 Port

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3782812
MC: 1354776
Based in: Pueblo West, CO 81007 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 775-1823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hodortransports

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4258714
MC: 1651938
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (719) 671-1773 Route Verify on FMCSA

Faith Bros Connex LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4258773
MC: 1651974
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (719) 924-0514 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clc Truckin

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Charlie L Cornett

USDOT: 2099889
MC: 732429
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (719) 543-6349 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dams Truckingtransportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3967383
MC: 1672464
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81008 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Route Verify on FMCSA

Brandon Elam Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brandon Elam Trucking LLC

USDOT: 1734401
MC: 635320
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81003 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (719) 980-0094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lokono Industries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4133054
MC: 1583051
Based in: Pueblo, CO 81006 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (719) 568-5095 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 44 movers in Pueblo

Near Lancaster (destination)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2562869
MC: 894481
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 276388
MC: 290856
Based in: Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 168358
MC: 145282
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 514795
MC: 197249
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619559
MC: 287214
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 377174
MC: 302885
Based in: Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2040512
MC: 720073
Based in: Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1342517
MC: 515012
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

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 Lancaster 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 Pueblo to Lancaster?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,940 to $5,870 for a one-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,780 for a two-bedroom, $10,510 to $15,640 for a three-bedroom and $14,450 to $21,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lancaster from Pueblo?

About 1,788 road miles (1,515 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Pueblo to Lancaster?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,850. 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 Pueblo–Lancaster corridor.