($687+) Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS

For the 1,010-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, full-service movers cost between $2,232 and $8,314. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $303 - $2,020 (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 Phoenix generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,232 - $5,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,617 - $6,662
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,505 - $8,314

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 Wichita.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Wichita, KS

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Wichita, 83% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Kansas are typically members of the Kansas Motor Carriers 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 Wichita, KS

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $1,280 and $4,067. 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 Wichita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $2,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,569 - $3,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,159 - $4,067

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $76 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $152 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $707 in Phoenix, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Wichita, KS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Wichita?

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 Wichita, KS

Truck rentals from Phoenix, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, range from $700 - $1,884 for the 1,010-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $325 - $371
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Wichita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $700 - $1,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $756 - $1,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $950 - $1,884

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $325 - $371 for the 1,010-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 Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $707.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,010-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $152 per night, adding $303 - $455 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $303.

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

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 Wichita, KS

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 Wichita, Kansas.

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 $1,305 and $2,472.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,141 - $1,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,305 - $2,472
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,187

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $707.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $152 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 Phoenix to Wichita?

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: Phoenix, AZ vs Wichita, KS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Wichita, side by side with Phoenix on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.