($371+) Tempe, AZ to Santa Clarita, CA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 412-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Santa Clarita, California, with prices running from $1,152 - $7,250. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $398 - $2,652 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $4,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,889 - $4,917
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,076 - $7,250

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 Clarita.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Clarita, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

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.

How much do local movers cost in Tempe, AZ?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Tempe to Santa Clarita with a local mover averages $1,871 - $4,868. Working with a local mover based in Tempe, AZ often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Santa Clarita, CA

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Santa Clarita, California, cost between $976 and $3,001. 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 Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,638
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,166 - $2,280
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,577 - $3,001

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $99 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $199 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Santa Clarita, 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 $928 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 Santa Clarita?

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 Clarita, CA

Truck rentals from Tempe, Arizona, to Santa Clarita, California, range from $383 - $950 for the 412-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $174 - $199
• 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 Clarita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $383 - $724
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $420 - $808
• 4+ bedrooms: $496 - $950

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $174 - $199 for the 412-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 $928.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 412-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $199 per night, adding $398 - $597 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $66 and $398.

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

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 Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, 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 $981 and $1,862.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $862 - $1,596
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $981 - $1,862
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,326 - $2,354

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $99 and $199.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $928.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Santa Clarita?

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: Tempe, AZ vs Santa Clarita, CA

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