Pods
Interstate carrier
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Aurora sits about 1,777 miles northwest of Tampa, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Colorado that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,620 to $9,840 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 Tampa side there are 1,059 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (368 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,183 around Aurora (464 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 Aurora.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Aurora about 410,053. Tampa is considerably denser (3,377 people per square mile versus 2,413), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Tampa to Aurora
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,970 | $4,840 | $5,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,620 | $8,070 | $9,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,580 | $12,910 | $15,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,550 | $17,750 | $21,650 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$2,430–$3,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,610–$3,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$6,620–$9,840
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Moving companies for this route
Near Tampa (origin)
Countrywide Logistics
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp
- USDOT
- 1073995
- MC
- 447175
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 154 trucks, 300 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Ltl
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 2519126
- MC
- 885234
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 150 trucks, 212 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 929285
- MC
- 400706
- Based in
- Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 77 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Mtc Freight LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2979890
- MC
- 15958
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 60 trucks, 65 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
First Class Moving Systems INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 944759
- MC
- 405647
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Keynnect Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2845444
- MC
- 717403
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Xpoint Transportation
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4336828
- MC
- 1693955
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 33 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Near Aurora (destination)
American Furniture Warehouse Company
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 137781
- MC
- 1106522
- Based in
- Englewood, CO 80112 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 401 trucks, 590 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Pfc
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
- USDOT
- 4302538
- MC
- 1675847
- Based in
- Denver, CO 80238 (10 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 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 68 trucks, 65 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Bear Logistics Services LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3483705
- MC
- 1144340
- Based in
- Denver, CO 80238 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 52 trucks, 96 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Luna Freight LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3291029
- MC
- 1042161
- Based in
- Lone Tree, CO 80124 (15 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Delivered On LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3191370
- MC
- 137078
- Based in
- Parker, CO 80138 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 42 trucks, 80 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Lg Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1629468
- MC
- 712228
- Based in
- Commerce City, CO 80022 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 39 trucks, 39 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Buehler Companies Alliance Relocation & Student Movers
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
- USDOT
- 1353870
- MC
- 519829
- Based in
- Aurora, CO 80011 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 38 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005