($879+) Tempe, AZ to Omaha, NE Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Omaha, NE

Hiring full-service movers from Tempe, Arizona, to Omaha, Nebraska, costs between $2,250 and $8,929. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,291-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $313 - $2,084, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tempe and Omaha. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tempe tend to start around $200 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,250 - $5,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,011 - $6,596
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,777 - $8,929

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 Tempe to Omaha.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Omaha, NE

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

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

Look for Nebraska Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Nebraska 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 Tempe, AZ to Omaha, NE

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Omaha, Nebraska, cost between $1,411 and $4,444. 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 Tempe costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,411 - $2,625
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,396 - $4,444

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tempe, AZ and Omaha, NE. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $729 in Tempe, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $78 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $156 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Omaha?

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 Tempe, AZ to Omaha, NE

Renting a moving truck for the 1,291-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Omaha, Nebraska, costs between $795 and $2,201, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $428 - $489
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $795 - $1,660
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,201

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $729.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $428 - $489 for the 1,291-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 $63 and $339, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 per night for hotel stops on the 1,291-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $469.

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

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 Tempe, AZ to Omaha, NE

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Omaha, Nebraska. 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 $938 and $2,873.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,400 - $2,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,804 - $3,629

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 $78 - $156 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $729.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Omaha?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Tempe, AZ vs Omaha, NE

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