($559+) San Jose, CA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Jose, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 720-mile move from San Jose, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with prices running from $1,175 - $8,528. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $551 - $3,676 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between San Jose and Scottsdale are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, San Jose movers tend to run around $316 as a base rate plus $119/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,175 - $4,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,250 - $5,741
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,951 - $8,528

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 San Jose to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from San Jose, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of San Jose movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Jose to Scottsdale?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona 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 San Jose, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from San Jose, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,116 and $3,646. 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 San Jose typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,116 - $1,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,377 - $2,616
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,646

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In San Jose, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,287, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $138 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $276 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both San Jose, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers San Jose to Scottsdale?

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 San Jose, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 720 miles from San Jose, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, running $559 - $1,423. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $421 - $481
• Daily insurance: $55/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $37
• San Jose daily rental rate: $19 - $49
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $574 - $1,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $697 - $1,423

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $276 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 San Jose, California, usually costs about $1,287 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 720-mile drive falls between $421 and $481, 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 $92 and $551 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Jose to Scottsdale?

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 San Jose, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from San Jose, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,124 and $2,245.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,681
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,124 - $2,245
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,917

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Jose, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,287.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $138 - $276 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 San Jose to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: San Jose, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ

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