($823+) Tempe, AZ to Kansas City, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Kansas City, MO

For the 1,199-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Kansas City, Missouri, full-service movers cost between $2,250 and $8,881. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $309 - $2,060 (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 Tempe generally start around $200 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,250 - $5,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,888 - $6,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,552 - $8,881

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 Kansas City.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Kansas City, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Kansas City, 72% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Kansas City, MO

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Kansas City, Missouri, cost between $1,311 and $4,617. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Tempe typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,332 - $4,617

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tempe, AZ and Kansas City, MO. 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 $721 in Tempe, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $155 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 Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

A rental truck for this 1,199-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Kansas City, Missouri, costs between $753 and $2,188. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $393 - $449
• 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 Kansas City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $753 - $1,524
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $814 - $1,795
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,108 - $2,188

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 $721.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $393 - $449 for the 1,199-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 $62 and $335, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night for hotel stops on the 1,199-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $309 - $464.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tempe, Arizona, to Kansas City, Missouri. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,325 and $2,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,192 - $2,232
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,325 - $2,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,902 - $3,729

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $77 and $155.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $721.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Kansas City?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Tempe, AZ vs Kansas City, MO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Kansas City, 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.