($360+) San Diego, CA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 364-mile move from San Diego, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with costs ranging from $1,086 - $6,968. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $415 - $2,764. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Diego and Scottsdale. Local movers in San Diego typically start around $226 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Diego to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $3,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,746 - $4,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,971 - $6,968

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from San Diego to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of San Diego movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Diego to Scottsdale?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in San Diego, CA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from San Diego to Scottsdale with a local mover averages $1,780 - $4,840. Working with a local mover based in San Diego, CA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from San Diego, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $907 and $2,762. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in San Diego typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Diego to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $907 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,329
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,536 - $2,762

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both San Diego, CA and Scottsdale, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $967 in San Diego, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $104 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $207 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers San Diego to Scottsdale?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from San Diego, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from San Diego, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $346 - $942 for the 364-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $160 - $183
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Diego to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $346 - $645
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $380 - $780
• 4+ bedrooms: $456 - $942

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $207 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $90 and $449 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $160 - $183 in fuel for the 364-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $967 in San Diego, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego to Scottsdale?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from San Diego, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from San Diego, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $994 and $1,845.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Diego to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $850 - $1,492
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $994 - $1,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,303 - $2,348

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $104 - $207 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in San Diego, California, for about five hours typically runs $967.

What are the best freight companies from San Diego to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Fast Transportation (4.34/5 stars): Fast Transportation is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: San Diego, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Scottsdale, side by side with San Diego on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.