($1,380+) Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ Movers
Moving from Virginia Beach, VA, to Phoenix, AZ, runs anywhere from $1,380 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $11,335 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 2,354 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 7 to 18 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,425, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $11,335 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,639 - $6,222, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,380 - $3,600.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Virginia Beach, VA, to Phoenix, AZ. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,422 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ
There are 3 main ways to move from Virginia Beach to Phoenix: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,422 - $6,836. Moving containers run about 33% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 59% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 7 to 18 days for this 2,354-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,354-mile route from Virginia Beach to Phoenix, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $2,425 - $5,093 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,639 - $3,464), rental truck ($1,380 - $2,619), or freight trailer ($1,553 - $2,820). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $3,422 - $6,836 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $11,335.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,354-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, with prices running from $2,425 - $11,335. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $325 - $2,164 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Virginia Beach and Phoenix are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Virginia Beach movers tend to run around $183 as a base rate plus $97/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Virginia Beach to Phoenix:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,425 - $5,093
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,422 - $6,836
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,493 - $11,335
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 Virginia Beach to Phoenix.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ
Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Virginia Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Phoenix, 66% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing67% of local movers | $541 - $5,410 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready62% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $216 - $1,298/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $325 - $2,597 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage13% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs43% of local movers | $1,082 - $3,246 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,705 - $10,820 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $810 - $1,540 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items23% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Atlantic Beach Movers | $1,082 - $2,705 |
| Piano | Any piano type43% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $866 - $3,787 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling13% of local movers | $325 - $1,623 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect10% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Atlantic Beach Movers | $703 - $2,164 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $325 - $16,230+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $325 - $3,787+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Virginia Beach 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Virginia Beach, VA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ
Moving containers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,639 and $6,222. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Virginia Beach costs roughly $100/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Virginia Beach to Phoenix:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,639 - $3,464
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,279 - $4,401
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,980 - $6,222
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 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 $757 in Virginia Beach, VA. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Virginia to Arizona move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,639. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $2,279 - $4,401.
What are the best moving containers Virginia Beach to Phoenix?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Virginia Beach to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Virginia Beach:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.6/5), 12 years in business
- Atlantic Beach Movers (4.7/5), 20 years in business
- Southside Moving and Storage (3.8/5), 0 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,354 miles from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, running $1,380 - $3,600. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $810 - $926
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Virginia Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach to Phoenix based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,380 - $2,619
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,409 - $3,148
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,816 - $3,600
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $1,380 - $3,600 when pricing out a rental truck from Virginia Beach to Phoenix. Fuel alone runs $810 - $926, and overnight lodging ($162/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Gas: Fuel adds $810 - $926 for the 2,354-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
- Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $757.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 2,354-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $162 per night, adding $325 - $487 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $325.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Virginia Beach to Phoenix?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ
If you're moving a larger household from Virginia Beach, Virginia, 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 Phoenix, Arizona.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,752 and $3,670.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Virginia Beach to Phoenix:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,553 - $2,820
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,752 - $3,670
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,581 - $4,827
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
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 $81 - $162 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $757.
What are the best freight companies from Virginia Beach to Phoenix?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Virginia Beach to Phoenix. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Virginia Beach, VA vs Phoenix, AZ
Good news for your budget: Phoenix isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Virginia Beach. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 105 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 33/100 and 58.0/100 here versus 41/100 and 46.94/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Phoenix, AZ to Virginia Beach, VA guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Virginia Beach, VA, to Phoenix, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,425 - $11,335 on the 2,354-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,639 - $6,222 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,380 - $3,600 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,422 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Phoenix tend to point to beautiful nature and bountiful arts and recreational activities, though extreme weather and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include the State of Arizona and Walmart, Inc..
FAQs: Moving from Virginia Beach, VA, to Phoenix, AZ
How walkable is Phoenix?
Phoenix has a walkability score of 41 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 56, compared to 33 and 42 in Virginia Beach. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ?
Costs on this route range from around $1,380 to $11,335, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,425 and $11,335, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What do local movers charge in Virginia Beach?
Local movers based in Virginia Beach typically start around $183 as a base rate, plus $97/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Phoenix run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
How long does a move from Virginia Beach, VA to Phoenix, AZ take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 7 to 18 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What percentage of Virginia Beach movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 43% of movers in Virginia Beach handle piano moves, and 23% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.