($552+) Phoenix, AZ to Modesto, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Modesto, CA

Full-service movers for the 682-mile relocation from Phoenix, Arizona, to Modesto, California, cost between $1,568 and $8,278. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $343 - $2,284, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Phoenix typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,568 - $4,237
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,319 - $5,876
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,011 - $8,278

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 Phoenix to Modesto.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Modesto, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Modesto, 79% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to Modesto?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

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 Phoenix, AZ to Modesto, CA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Modesto, California, cost between $1,041 and $3,423. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Phoenix costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to Modesto:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,041 - $1,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,376 - $2,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,842 - $3,423

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $86 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $171 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 $799 in Phoenix, 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 Modesto, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Modesto?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Modesto, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 682 miles from Phoenix, Arizona, to Modesto, California, running $536 - $1,485. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $248 - $283
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to Modesto based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $536 - $1,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $561 - $1,144
• 4+ bedrooms: $693 - $1,485

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $171 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Phoenix, Arizona, usually costs about $799 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 682-mile drive falls between $248 and $283, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $343 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to Modesto?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Modesto, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Modesto, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,091 and $2,196.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,444 - $2,795

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $799.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $171 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 Phoenix to Modesto?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Phoenix, AZ vs Modesto, CA

Day-to-day costs in Modesto are close to what you're used to in Phoenix: cost of living index of 116 versus 113, with average rent of $1,800/mo compared to $1,695/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 41/100 and 46.94/100 in Phoenix versus 48/100 and 34.24/100 in Modesto.