($349+) Tempe, AZ to Santa Ana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

Full-service movers for the 366-mile relocation from Tempe, Arizona, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $1,165 and $7,038. 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 $401 - $2,676, 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 Tempe typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,165 - $3,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,891 - $4,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,771 - $7,038

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 Santa Ana.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Santa Ana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Ana, 84% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana with a local mover averages $1,985 - $5,140. 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 Santa Ana, CA

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $907 and $3,021. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tempe typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $907 - $1,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,552 - $3,021

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $100 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $201 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 $937 in Tempe, 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 Santa Ana, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, CA

Plan on $360 - $915 for a rental moving truck on the 366-mile route from Tempe, Arizona, to Santa Ana, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $156 - $178
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Santa Ana based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $360 - $684
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $380 - $788
• 4+ bedrooms: $485 - $915

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 $937.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $156 - $178 for the 366-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 $80 and $435, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $201 per night for hotel stops on the 366-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $401 - $602.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Santa Ana, 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 $1,204 and $1,845.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $850 - $1,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $956 - $1,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,241 - $2,348

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 $937.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $100 - $201 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 Santa Ana?

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 Santa Ana, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Santa Ana, 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.