($1,274+) Mesa, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,044-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $2,564 - $11,729. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $314 - $2,092 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Mesa and Pittsburgh are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Mesa movers tend to run around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,564 - $5,766
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,540 - $7,447
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,903 - $11,729

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 Mesa to Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Pittsburgh?

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania 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 Mesa, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,716 and $6,290. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Pittsburgh. If you go over that window, storage in Mesa adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,716 - $3,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,068 - $4,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,893 - $6,290

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Mesa, AZ and Pittsburgh, PA. 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 $732 in Mesa, 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 $157 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 Mesa to Pittsburgh?

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 Mesa, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

A rental truck for this 2,044-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, costs between $1,188 and $3,274. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $680 - $777
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,188 - $2,458
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,841
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,707 - $3,274

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $78 and $366.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $157.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $680 and $777 for the 2,044-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $732 for 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Pittsburgh?

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 Mesa, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Mesa, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 $1,671 and $3,513.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,545 - $2,848
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,314 - $4,887

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Mesa, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $732.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $157 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 Mesa to Pittsburgh?

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: Mesa, AZ vs Pittsburgh, PA

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