($581+) Oakland, CA to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oakland, CA to Tempe, AZ

For the 750-mile move from Oakland, California, to Tempe, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,265 and $8,534. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $488 - $3,256 (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 Oakland generally start around $281 plus $147 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $4,577
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,322 - $6,236
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,034 - $8,534

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 Oakland to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Tempe, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Oakland to Tempe?

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 Oakland, CA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,074 and $3,634. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Oakland typically costs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Oakland to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,074 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,634

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $122 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $244 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 $1,140 in Oakland, CA, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Oakland to Tempe?

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 Oakland, CA to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Oakland, California, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $553 - $1,496 for the 750-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $389 - $444
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $33
• Oakland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Oakland to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $553 - $1,018
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $584 - $1,297
• 4+ bedrooms: $724 - $1,496

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $244 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $106 and $529 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $389 - $444 in fuel for the 750-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,140 in Oakland, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Oakland to Tempe?

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 Oakland, CA to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Oakland, California, to Tempe, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,465 and $2,188.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,884
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,194 - $2,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,585 - $2,966

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 $122 - $244 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Oakland, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,140.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Tempe?

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. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics 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: Oakland, CA vs Tempe, AZ

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