($794+) Phoenix, AZ to Omaha, NE Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,300-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Omaha, Nebraska, with prices running from $2,196 - $8,420. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $313 - $2,084 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Phoenix and Omaha are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Phoenix movers tend to run around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,196 - $5,134
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,870 - $6,781
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,710 - $8,420

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 Phoenix to Omaha.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Omaha, NE

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Omaha, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Phoenix, AZ to Omaha, NE

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Omaha, Nebraska, cost between $1,307 and $4,553. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Phoenix runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,307 - $2,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,717 - $3,394
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,149 - $4,553

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $156 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 $729 in Phoenix, AZ, 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 Omaha, NE, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to Omaha, NE

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,300 miles from Phoenix, Arizona, to Omaha, Nebraska, running $794 - $2,157. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $431 - $493
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $794 - $1,533
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $920 - $1,861
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,157

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $729.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $431 - $493 for the 1,300-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 1,300-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $469.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to Omaha, NE

If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Omaha, Nebraska.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,294 and $2,742.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $2,103
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,294 - $2,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,499

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $729.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $156 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 Phoenix to Omaha?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Phoenix, 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 Phoenix 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.

Our take

Full-service movers on the 1,300-mile route from Phoenix, AZ, to Omaha, NE, run $2,196 - $8,420 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,307 - $4,553, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $794 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,870, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Berkshire Hathaway and C&A Industries.