($531+) Tempe, AZ to Modesto, CA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 691-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Modesto, California, with prices running from $1,616 - $8,278. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $343 - $2,284 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Modesto are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tempe movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,616 - $4,237
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,227 - $5,759
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,971 - $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 Tempe to Modesto.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Modesto, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe 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 Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Modesto, CA

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Modesto, California, cost between $1,126 and $3,563. 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 Modesto. If you go over that window, storage in Tempe adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $1,846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,376 - $2,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,563

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $171 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Modesto, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $799 in Tempe, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Modesto, CA

Truck rentals from Tempe, Arizona, to Modesto, California, range from $510 - $1,428 for the 691-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $251 - $287
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Modesto based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $510 - $983
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $567 - $1,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $686 - $1,428

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $799.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $251 - $287 for the 691-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 $69 and $371, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $171 per night for hotel stops on the 691-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $343 - $514.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Modesto, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Modesto, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,028 and $2,132.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $985 - $1,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,132
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,503 - $2,655

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tempe, 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 Tempe 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: Tempe, AZ vs Modesto, CA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Tempe and Modesto to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 116. Average rent: $1,834/mo vs. $1,800/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 54 vs. 48. Safety index: 57.64 vs. 34.24.