($1,351+) Mesa, AZ to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to NYC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,395-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to NYC, New York, with costs ranging from $2,496 - $11,938. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $410 - $2,732. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Mesa and NYC. Local movers in Mesa typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,496 - $6,172
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,952 - $7,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,496 - $11,938

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 Mesa to NYC.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New York City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to NYC?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to NYC

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,748 and $6,710. 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 NYC. If you go over that window, storage in Mesa adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,748 - $3,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,384 - $5,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,409 - $6,710

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $102 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $205 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 $956 in Mesa, 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 NYC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to NYC?

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 Mesa, AZ to NYC

A rental truck for this 2,395-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to NYC, New York, costs between $1,393 and $3,774. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,041 - $1,190
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,393 - $2,831
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $3,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,925 - $3,774

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $956.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,041 - $1,190 for the 2,395-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 $82 and $444, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $205 per night for hotel stops on the 2,395-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $410 - $615.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to NYC?

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 Mesa, AZ to NYC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Mesa, Arizona, to NYC, New York, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,945 and $3,917.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,674 - $3,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,945 - $3,917
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,544 - $5,637

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 Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $956.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $102 and $205 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to NYC?

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: Mesa, AZ vs NYC

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