($1,003+) Montgomery, AL to Chandler, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Montgomery, AL to Chandler, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,695-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Chandler, Arizona, with prices running from $2,539 - $10,912. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $278 - $1,852 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Montgomery and Chandler are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Montgomery movers tend to run around $462 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,539 - $5,393
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,222 - $7,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,206 - $10,912

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 Montgomery to Chandler.

Specialty moving services from Montgomery, AL to Chandler, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Montgomery movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chandler, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Montgomery to Chandler?

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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 Montgomery, AL to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,479 and $5,332. 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 Chandler. If you go over that window, storage in Montgomery adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Montgomery to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,479 - $2,900
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,029 - $3,897
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,552 - $5,332

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $139 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 $648 in Montgomery, AL, 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 Chandler, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Montgomery to Chandler?

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 Montgomery, AL to Chandler, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,695-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Chandler, Arizona, costs between $1,055 and $3,065, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $499 - $571
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Montgomery daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Montgomery to Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,055 - $2,047
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,367 - $3,065

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Montgomery, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $648.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $499 - $571 for the 1,695-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 $56 and $301, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 per night for hotel stops on the 1,695-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $278 - $417.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Montgomery to Chandler?

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 Montgomery, AL to Chandler, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Montgomery, Alabama, to Chandler, Arizona, 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 $1,575 and $3,182.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,575 - $3,182
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,149 - $4,481

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 $69 and $139.
• 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 Montgomery, Alabama, for roughly five hours typically average $648.

What are the best freight companies from Montgomery to Chandler?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. MAF Expedited Bhm Express (4/5 stars): MAF Expedited Bhm Express is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Montgomery, AL vs Chandler, AZ

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