John and Jose were here to prepack our art for an interstate move. They took care with are art work and did a fantastic job.
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Interstate moving
Long-Distance Moving
Moving to or from Colorado or Utah? We'll take you anywhere in the U.S.
Bailey's Moving & Storage handles interstate moves priced by your inventory or weight, the miles and the services you choose, carried through the Allied Van Lines network.
- 4.75 average from 3,593 reviews
- Allied Van Lines agent since 1954
- US DOT 4205683
- CO PUC HHG-00739
- Since 1952
Quick answer
- PriceYour inventory or weight, the miles and the services you choose.
- EstimateBinding or non-binding, in writing.
- DeliveryAbout 10 to 14 days from pickup, on average.
- ProtectionFull Value Protection is extra. It is priced, not free; ask your estimator.
- Your rightsYou get the interstate rights booklet at or just after your estimate, digitally or on paper if you ask.
How does a long-distance move work?
Seven steps, from the first survey to the day you would need a claim.
Survey
In your home is best; virtual works too. Your estimator lists what is moving and checks tight corners, long carries, access and where the truck can park, so nothing surprises the crew on load day.
Written estimate
Binding or non-binding. Either way, you get it in writing.
Pack
Choose full, partial or customer pack. Our crew usually packs the day before loading, or a few days ahead for bigger homes. Packing is priced per carton, labor and materials included.
Load & weigh
Your belongings are loaded against the inventory. On a non-binding estimate, the truck is weighed empty and full on certified scales.
Transit
Delivery usually comes about 10 to 14 days after pickup, on average.
Delivery
The driver walks your new home with you and hands you an inventory check-off sheet. Items are checked off as they are placed, anything taken apart is put back together, and debris is removed then or later if you need time.
Claims, if needed
If something arrives damaged, start at File a Claim.
Watch: long-distance moving with Bailey's Moving & Storage
How is a long-distance (interstate) move priced?
By your inventory or weight, the miles and the services you choose. Compare total cost between movers, not a single rate.
- Weight
- Only on non-binding estimates: you pay for the actual weight, the difference between the empty and full truck on certified scales. On a binding estimate, the binding price reflects the contracted inventory.
- Distance
- Miles from your origin in Colorado or Utah to your destination.
- Services
- Packing (priced per carton, materials included) and storage-in-transit add to the total.
- Protection
- Full Value Protection is priced separately. It is not free; your estimator quotes it.
- Estimate type
- Binding: the binding price reflects the contracted inventory, so it holds as long as the inventory does; adding or removing items on load day changes it through a change order. Non-binding: billed on actual weight.
Typical total costInterstate moves from Colorado or Utah start around $4,600, with a typical estimate around $9,700.Larger homes and longer distances cost more.
Is there a cheaper way?
Sometimes. Brokers and container options can cost less. People still choose Bailey's Moving & Storage for accountability: every one of our over-the-road drivers is a registered Allied Van Lines driver, so your move follows the same Allied standards, policies and procedures whether a Bailey's driver or an Allied network driver hauls it. We also run our own warehouses in Denver, Salt Lake, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs and Utah County, and claims go through a third-party adjusting process.
Read more
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Moving across Colorado or Utah instead?
A move that starts and ends in the same state is an in-state (intrastate) move, even over a long distance, and it is handled differently from an interstate move.
In Colorado, household goods movers are regulated by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Our permit is HHG-00739; you can check it on the PUC permit search.
How it is priced: in Colorado, in-state moves under about 50 miles are almost always billed by the hour. Farther than that, origin to destination, they are usually priced by weight and miles on a non-binding estimate, or at a binding price that reflects the contracted inventory.
Cost: local moves start around $1,000, with a typical estimate around $3,300 (Bailey's Moving & Storage estimates for local and in-state moves, Oct 2025–Oct 2026, 620 estimates).
Common routes include Denver to the mountains and back, Grand Junction to the Denver metro, moves within the Wasatch Front, and the Wasatch Front to Utah mountain towns and back.
Winter on I-70 and the passes can slow a move down, but it rarely changes the price.
What do long-distance customers say?
Public reviews from real customers that mention a long-distance move.
We used Bailey's Moving & Storage to move from Denver CO to Connecticut. We were very pleased with their service. Everything was done in a professional manner and there were no surprises. I want to thank Garrett, Kathryn, and MD (our long distance driver.) Moving is never easy, but Bailey's gave us one less thing to worry about. I recommend them 100%
Sharon Shea · Denver, CO · Google
Josh & Chris did a great job with our furniture move. They are a great team and very respectful of our home. Totally recommend them for our part move across the country.
Doug Macnaught · Denver, CO · Google
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Where do long-distance moves start?
From our five offices in Colorado and Utah. Pick yours for crews, scheduling and local details.
Bailey's Workplace For business
Moving a business?
For businesses: office moves, FF&E delivery, storage and project logistics from Bailey's Workplace.
Long-distance moving questions
Short answers first, with a link when there is more to read.
Is a long-distance move the same as an interstate move?
Usually. A move that crosses state lines is an interstate move, and you get the interstate rights booklet with your estimate. A long move that stays within Colorado or Utah is an in-state (intrastate) move, which is handled differently; in Colorado, in-state movers are regulated by the PUC.
Read: local vs. intrastate vs. interstate movesHow much does a long-distance move cost?
Interstate moves from Colorado or Utah start around $4,600, with a typical estimate around $9,700. Larger homes and longer distances cost more. Your estimator surveys your home and puts the estimate in writing. Compare total cost, not a single rate.
Read: understand pricing before you move interstateHow long does delivery take?
On average, about 10 to 14 days from the date of pickup.
Read: how long will it take your shipment to arriveWhat is the difference between a binding and a non-binding estimate?
A binding estimate guarantees the total cost: the binding price reflects the contracted inventory and services. Add or remove items, stops or services on load day and the price changes through a change order. A non-binding estimate is a forecast; you pay for the actual weight, measured empty and full on certified scales.
Read: binding vs. non-binding estimatesWhat is the difference between a broker and a carrier?
A broker sells your move to someone else. Bailey's Moving & Storage is a carrier and never brokers your move: we haul with carrier authority as an Allied Van Lines agent and on our own authority within Colorado and Utah.
Read: van lines vs. brokersIs valuation included?
No. Full Value Protection is extra: it is priced for your move, not free. Your estimator quotes it with your estimate.
Read: why is valuation extra for my move?Can you store my things in between homes?
Yes. Storage-in-transit keeps your things in vaults in our temperature-controlled warehouses. After 90 days it becomes permanent storage; we may extend it another 90 days, depending on circumstances. Both are billed per hundredweight, and both need a valuation level.
How do claims work?
File a claim form and the damage is inspected through photos, video or in person, through a third-party adjusting process (Allied Van Lines or Bailey's Moving & Storage directly). Accepted claims are repaired, replaced or settled in cash, depending on the valuation you chose; even full valuation has limits. Most claims are handled within weeks.
File a claimHow far ahead should I book?
For long-distance moves, book at least 10 days ahead, and 45 days or more in summer when you can.
Can you move my car?
Yes. Cars usually don't ride on the moving van; they travel by car carrier. Bailey's Moving & Storage organizes and coordinates the car shipment for you.
Get pricing
Get a written estimate for your long-distance move
Tell us where you're starting and where you're headed. An estimator surveys your home and puts the estimate in writing, binding or non-binding. Plan it right and your belongings arrive on schedule with no load-day surprises.
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