($356+) Tempe, AZ to San Diego, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to San Diego, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 354-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to San Diego, California, with prices running from $1,121 - $7,177. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $389 - $2,596 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and San Diego 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 San Diego:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,121 - $3,943
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,891 - $5,246
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,914 - $7,177

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 San Diego.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to San Diego, CA

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

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to San Diego?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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.

How much do local movers cost in Tempe, AZ?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Tempe to San Diego with a local mover averages $1,985 - $5,508. A local mover in Tempe, AZ is worth considering for moves under 500 miles. Short-distance moves don't always need the scale of a national carrier, and local companies can offer streamlined service, more flexible pickup windows, and a more personal approach to coordination.

Be sure to confirm interstate licensing, insurance coverage, and delivery expectations before booking.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to San Diego, CA

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to San Diego, California, cost between $935 and $3,021. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Tempe typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $935 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,125 - $2,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,599 - $3,021

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 Tempe, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $909, 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 $97 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $195 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tempe, AZ, and San Diego, CA, 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 Tempe to San Diego?

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 San Diego, CA

Truck rentals from Tempe, Arizona, to San Diego, California, range from $342 - $942 for the 354-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $146 - $167
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 San Diego based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $342 - $632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $372 - $765
• 4+ bedrooms: $494 - $942

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $146 - $167 for the 354-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 Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $909.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 354-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $195 per night, adding $389 - $584 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $65 and $389.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to San Diego?

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 San Diego, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Tempe, 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 San Diego, 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 $975 and $1,826.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $800 - $1,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $975 - $1,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,203 - $2,233

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 Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $909.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $97 and $195 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to San Diego?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs San Diego, CA

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