($581+) Mesa, AZ to Sacramento, CA Movers

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

For the 772-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, full-service movers cost between $1,827 and $7,871. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $356 - $2,372 (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 Mesa generally start around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,827 - $4,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,322 - $5,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,322 - $7,871

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 Mesa to Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Sacramento, CA

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,162 and $3,453. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Mesa runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,033
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,981 - $3,453

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 $830 in Mesa, 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 $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $178 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 Sacramento, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Sacramento?

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 Mesa, AZ to Sacramento, CA

Plan on $536 - $1,466 for a rental moving truck on the 772-mile route from Mesa, Arizona, to Sacramento, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $291 - $333
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $536 - $1,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $638 - $1,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $724 - $1,466

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $178 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 $77 and $385 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $291 - $333 in fuel for the 772-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $830 in Mesa, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Mesa, AZ to Sacramento, CA

For larger DIY moves from Mesa, 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 Sacramento, 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 $1,160 and $2,233.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,903
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,160 - $2,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,762

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Mesa, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $830.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Sacramento?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Mesa, AZ vs Sacramento, CA

Mesa and Sacramento land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 113 in Mesa and 127 in Sacramento, and rent tracks closely too ($1,786/mo vs. $1,899/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (38 vs 49) and safety scores (55.33 vs 50.79) come out about the same too.