($564+) Sacramento, CA to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sacramento, CA to Phoenix, AZ

For the 755-mile move from Sacramento, California, to Phoenix, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,228 and $8,451. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $364 - $2,428 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Sacramento generally start around $287 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Sacramento to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $4,396
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,274 - $5,761
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,034 - $8,451

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 Sacramento to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Sacramento, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Sacramento movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Phoenix, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Sacramento to Phoenix?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Sacramento, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,151 and $3,489. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Sacramento typically runs around $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Sacramento to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,981 - $3,489

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $91 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $182 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Phoenix, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $850 in Sacramento, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Sacramento to Phoenix?

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 Sacramento, CA to Phoenix, AZ

A rental truck for this 755-mile move from Sacramento, California, to Phoenix, Arizona, costs between $553 and $1,573. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $292 - $333
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Sacramento daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Sacramento to Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $553 - $1,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $638 - $1,297
• 4+ bedrooms: $785 - $1,573

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $182 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 $79 and $395 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $292 - $333 in fuel for the 755-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $850 in Sacramento, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sacramento to Phoenix?

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 Sacramento, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Sacramento, California, to Phoenix, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,093 and $2,188.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Sacramento to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,830
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,820

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Sacramento, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $850.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $91 and $182 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Sacramento to Phoenix?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Button Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Button Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Sacramento, CA vs Phoenix, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Sacramento and Phoenix to plan around. Cost of living index: 127 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,899/mo vs. $1,695/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 49 vs. 41. Safety index: 50.79 vs. 46.94.