($548+) Phoenix, AZ to Stockton, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 708-mile relocation from Phoenix, Arizona, to Stockton, California, cost between $1,647 and $8,693. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $353 - $2,356, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Phoenix typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,647 - $4,422
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,391 - $6,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,196 - $8,693

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 Phoenix to Stockton.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Stockton, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Stockton, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage 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 Phoenix, AZ to Stockton, CA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Stockton, California, cost between $1,116 and $3,399. 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 Phoenix typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,116 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,399

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $825 in Phoenix, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $88 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $177 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Stockton, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Stockton?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Stockton, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 708 miles from Phoenix, Arizona, to Stockton, California, running $559 - $1,496. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $265 - $303
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $1,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $597 - $1,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $704 - $1,496

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $88 and $412.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $177.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $265 and $303 for the 708-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $825 for 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Phoenix, AZ to Stockton, CA

For larger DIY moves from Phoenix, Arizona, 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 Stockton, California.

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 $1,124 and $2,114.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,717
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,124 - $2,114
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,775

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 $88 - $177 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $825.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Stockton?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Stockton, CA

Day-to-day costs in Stockton are close to what you're used to in Phoenix: cost of living index of 125 versus 113, with average rent of $1,775/mo compared to $1,695/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 41/100 and 46.94/100 in Phoenix versus 44/100 and 24.8/100 in Stockton.