Moving from Colorado to Virginia

Professional movers are recommended for this 1,500-mile journey to the Mid-Atlantic. The route through Kansas and Missouri is well-established, and the DC/Richmond area has excellent moving infrastructure, so you should have good options and competitive pricing.

You're trading Colorado's dry, high-altitude climate for Virginia's humid subtropical weather. Think hot, sticky summers and mild winters with way more precipitation. You'll get beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains but with way more humidity than Colorado's Rockies!

If you want East Coast opportunities, proximity to DC, and don't mind higher humidity, Virginia's fantastic! You still get mountain access (Blue Ridge vs. Rockies), but gain historical charm, job markets, and that Southern hospitality. Plus, incredible food and wine culture!

Budget 6-8 weeks total, with professional movers taking 4-6 business days for transport. This is a pretty standard route with good infrastructure, so timing is usually reliable unless hurricane season affects coastal areas.

Coastal Virginia can be affected by hurricanes, so if you're moving to the Hampton Roads area, factor in storm season. Also, the humidity change will significantly affect your wood furniture and musical instruments, so climate-controlled transport helps with the transition.