($1,410+) Arlington, VA to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Phoenix, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,297-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $2,446 and $11,821. 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 $431 - $2,872, 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 Arlington typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,446 - $5,579
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,327 - $7,201
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,710 - $11,821

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 Arlington to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Phoenix, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Arlington 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.

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 Arlington, VA to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,867 and $6,391. 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 Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,867 - $3,257
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,394 - $4,813
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,225 - $6,391

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $108 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $215 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 $1,005 in Arlington, VA, 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 Phoenix, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Phoenix?

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 Arlington, VA to Phoenix, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,297 miles from Arlington, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, running $1,315 - $4,014. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,050 - $1,199
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,315 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,526 - $3,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $4,014

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,005.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,050 - $1,199 for the 2,297-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $86 and $467, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $215 per night for hotel stops on the 2,297-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $431 - $646.

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

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 Arlington, VA to Phoenix, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Arlington, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,804 and $3,927.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,567 - $2,962
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,804 - $3,927
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,658 - $5,164

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 $108 - $215 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $1,005.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Phoenix?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Phoenix, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Phoenix, side by side with Arlington 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.