($975+) Tucson, AZ to Montgomery, AL Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,602-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Montgomery, Alabama, with costs ranging from $2,270 - $10,052. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $269 - $1,796. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tucson and Montgomery. Local movers in Tucson typically start around $160 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,270 - $5,101
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,163 - $6,970
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,679 - $10,052

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 Tucson to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama 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 Tucson, AZ to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,506 and $5,138. 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 Montgomery. If you go over that window, storage in Tucson adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,506 - $2,774
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,848 - $4,114
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,650 - $5,138

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Tucson, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $629, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $67 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $135 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tucson, AZ, and Montgomery, AL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Tucson to Montgomery?

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 Tucson, AZ to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck for this 1,602-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $1,045 and $2,750. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $458 - $523
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,045 - $1,988
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,032 - $2,249
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,370 - $2,750

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tucson, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $629.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $458 - $523 for the 1,602-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 $54 and $292, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $135 per night for hotel stops on the 1,602-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $269 - $404.

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

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 Tucson, AZ to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tucson, Arizona, to Montgomery, Alabama, 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 $1,555 and $3,072.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,301 - $2,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,072
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,183 - $4,237

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 $67 - $135 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 Tucson, Arizona, typically costs $629.

What are the best freight companies from Tucson to Montgomery?

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. Cti, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Cti, Inc. 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: Tucson, AZ vs Montgomery, AL

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