($1,410+) Tempe, AZ to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Washington DC, MD

Hiring full-service movers from Tempe, Arizona, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $2,494 and $11,950. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,290-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $385 - $2,564, 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,494 - $6,106
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,796 - $8,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,710 - $11,950

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 Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Washington DC, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Maryland Motor Truck Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Maryland, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,813 and $6,848. 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 Tempe runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,813 - $3,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,324 - $4,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,098 - $6,848

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $96 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $192 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 $897 in Tempe, 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 Washington DC, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Washington DC?

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 Washington DC, MD

Renting a moving truck for the 2,290-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $1,397 and $3,708, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $934 - $1,068
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $2,620
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,482 - $3,087
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,926 - $3,708

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $192 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 $83 and $417 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $934 - $1,068 in fuel for the 2,290-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $897 in Tempe, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Washington DC?

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 Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Washington DC, Maryland, 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 $1,822 and $3,658.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,616 - $3,209
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,822 - $3,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,479 - $5,060

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $96 - $192 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tempe, Arizona, typically costs $897.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Washington DC?

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 Washington DC, MD

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