($536+) Scottsdale, AZ to Sacramento, CA Movers

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

For the 765-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, full-service movers cost between $1,671 and $8,203. 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 Scottsdale generally start around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,671 - $4,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,322 - $5,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,075 - $8,203

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 Scottsdale to Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale to Sacramento?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,107 and $3,707. 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 Scottsdale runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,107 - $1,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,981 - $3,707

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Scottsdale, AZ and Sacramento, CA. 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 $830 in Scottsdale, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $178 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Sacramento, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 765-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, costs between $575 and $1,557, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $289 - $330
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $575 - $1,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $590 - $1,297
• 4+ bedrooms: $777 - $1,557

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $178 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Scottsdale, Arizona, usually costs about $830 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 765-mile drive falls between $289 and $330, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $59 and $356 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Sacramento, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Scottsdale, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Sacramento, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,182 and $2,143.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,884
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,182 - $2,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,494 - $2,995

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $89 - $178 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, typically costs $830.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Sacramento?

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

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Scottsdale and Sacramento to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 127. Average rent: $3,300/mo vs. $1,899/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 32 vs. 49. Safety index: 74.2 vs. 50.79.