($553+) Phoenix, AZ to Sacramento, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 753-mile relocation from Phoenix, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,653 and $8,203. 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 $356 - $2,372, 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 Sacramento:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,653 - $4,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,442 - $5,642
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,199 - $8,203

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 Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sacramento, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Phoenix, AZ to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,140 and $3,707. 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 Sacramento. If you go over that window, storage in Phoenix adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,819
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,962 - $3,707

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Phoenix, AZ and Sacramento, CA. 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 $830 in Phoenix, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $178 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 Phoenix to Sacramento?

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 Sacramento, CA

A rental truck for this 753-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Sacramento, California, costs between $553 and $1,542. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $284 - $325
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $553 - $1,103
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $578 - $1,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $762 - $1,542

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $284 - $325 for the 753-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $830.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 753-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $178 per night, adding $356 - $534 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $356.

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

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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 $1,114 and $2,233.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,830
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,555 - $2,908

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $830.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $178 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Sacramento?

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: Phoenix, AZ vs Sacramento, CA

Day-to-day costs in Sacramento are close to what you're used to in Phoenix: cost of living index of 127 versus 113, with average rent of $1,899/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 49/100 and 50.79/100 in Sacramento.