($986+) Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL Movers
Moving from Tucson, AZ, to Huntsville, AL, runs anywhere from $986 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,061 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,619 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 4 to 15 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 $2,319, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $10,061 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,406 - $4,896, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $986 - $2,779.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Tucson, AZ, to Huntsville, AL. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,103 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 Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL
There are 3 main ways to move from Tucson to Huntsville: 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 $3,103 - $6,980. Moving containers run about 40% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 67% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 4 to 15 days for this 1,619-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 1,619-mile route from Tucson to Huntsville, 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 $2,319 - $4,862 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,406 - $2,563), rental truck ($986 - $1,766), or freight trailer ($1,290 - $2,284). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $3,103 - $6,980 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $10,061.
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 Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL
Full-service movers for the 1,619-mile relocation from Tucson, Arizona, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $2,319 and $10,061. 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 $287 - $1,916, 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 Tucson typically charge a base rate around $160 plus $85 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tucson to Huntsville:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,319 - $4,862
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,103 - $6,980
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,681 - $10,061
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 Tucson to Huntsville.
Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.
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Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL
Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Huntsville, 59% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing88% of local movers | $479 - $4,790 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready48% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Nicolosi Moving & Storage Inc. | $192 - $1,150/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $287 - $2,299 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage13% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs59% of local movers | $958 - $2,874 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,395 - $9,580 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $718 - $1,363 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items22% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Tucson Moving Service | $958 - $2,395 |
| Piano | Any piano type45% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Nicolosi Moving & Storage Inc. | $766 - $3,353 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling3% of local movers | $287 - $1,437 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect22% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Nicolosi Moving & Storage Inc. | $623 - $1,916 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $287 - $14,370+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $287 - $3,353+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Tucson to Huntsville?
Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking 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 Tucson, AZ. 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 Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL
Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,406 and $4,896. 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 Tucson typically runs around $90/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tucson to Huntsville:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,406 - $2,563
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,852 - $3,584
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,574 - $4,896
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $144 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Huntsville, AL, 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 $671 in Tucson, AZ. 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 Arizona to Alabama 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 $1,406. 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 $1,852 - $3,584.
What are the best moving containers Tucson to Huntsville?
- 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 Tucson 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 Tucson:
- E-Z Move (4.4/5), 26 years in business
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.6/5), 20 years in business
- All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.5/5), 27 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL
Plan on $986 - $2,779 for a rental moving truck on the 1,619-mile route from Tucson, Arizona, to Huntsville, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:
- Fuel for the drive: $494 - $564
- Daily insurance: $29/day
- Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
- Tucson 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 Tucson to Huntsville based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,766
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,015 - $2,056
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,266 - $2,779
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $986 - $2,779 when pricing out a rental truck from Tucson to Huntsville. Fuel alone runs $494 - $564, and overnight lodging ($144/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?
- Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $72 and $335.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $494 and $564 for the 1,619-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
- Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $671 for 2 movers in Tucson, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
- Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Tucson to Huntsville?
- 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 Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL
For larger DIY moves from Tucson, 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 Huntsville, Alabama.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,380 and $2,838.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tucson to Huntsville:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,284
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,838
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,881 - $3,838
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tucson, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $671.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $72 and $144 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Tucson to Huntsville?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Tucson to Huntsville. 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: Tucson, AZ vs Huntsville, AL
Good news for your budget: Huntsville isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tucson. Cost of living index runs 94 there against 97 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 43/100 and 45.57/100 here versus 24/100 and 57.45/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Huntsville, AL to Tucson, AZ guide.
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We've processed 10 real quotes from Arizona to Alabama over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 242 movers in our Arizona network to compare for this 1,619-mile move.
Our take
The 1,619-mile move from Tucson, AZ, to Huntsville, AL, costs between $2,319 and $10,061 with full-service movers, $1,406 - $4,896 with a moving container, and $986 - $2,779 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,103 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and Huntsville Hospital.
FAQs: Moving from Tucson, AZ, to Huntsville, AL
What is the cheapest way to move from Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,015 - $2,056. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What are the best neighborhoods in Huntsville?
For families, Blossomwood, Hampton Cove, and Jones Valley are worth a look in Huntsville. If you're moving solo or without kids, Five Points, Downtown Huntsville, and Hampton Cove tend to be popular picks instead.
How long does a move from Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 4 to 15 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 do local movers charge in Tucson?
Local movers based in Tucson typically start around $160 as a base rate, plus $85/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 Huntsville run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Tucson, AZ to Huntsville, AL?
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 percentage of Tucson movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 45% of movers in Tucson handle piano moves, and 22% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.