($1,383+) Baltimore, MD to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Phoenix, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,277-mile move from Baltimore, Maryland, to Phoenix, Arizona, with prices running from $2,323 - $11,925. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $303 - $2,020 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Baltimore and Phoenix are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Baltimore movers tend to run around $263 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,323 - $5,687
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,501 - $6,979
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,250 - $11,925

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 Baltimore to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,723 and $6,261. 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 Baltimore costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,723 - $3,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,371 - $4,909
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,162 - $6,261

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 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 $707 in Baltimore, MD. 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.

What are the best moving containers Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Phoenix, AZ

Plan on $1,370 - $3,937 for a rental moving truck on the 2,277-mile route from Baltimore, Maryland, to Phoenix, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $732 - $836
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $3,211
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,926 - $3,937

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 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 Baltimore, Maryland, usually costs about $707 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,277-mile drive falls between $732 and $836, 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 $51 and $303 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Phoenix, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Baltimore, Maryland, to Phoenix, 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 $1,952 and $3,773.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,567 - $3,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,952 - $3,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,632 - $5,373

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $76 - $152 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Baltimore, Maryland, typically costs $707.

What are the best freight companies from Baltimore to Phoenix?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore 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.