($720+) Tucson, AZ to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tucson, AZ to Tulsa, OK

For the 1,060-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, full-service movers cost between $2,288 and $8,222. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $277 - $1,844 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tucson generally start around $160 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,288 - $5,049
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,582 - $6,543
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,405 - $8,222

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 Tucson to Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tucson to Tulsa?

All three below meet the standards set by the Oklahoma Trucking Association, the group most Oklahoma 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 Tucson, AZ to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,180 and $4,245. 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 Tucson typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tucson to Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,180 - $2,292
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,582 - $3,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,223 - $4,245

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tucson, AZ and Tulsa, OK. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $645 in Tucson, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $69 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $138 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Tucson to Tulsa?

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 Tucson, AZ to Tulsa, OK

Truck rentals from Tucson, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, range from $749 - $1,958 for the 1,060-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $311 - $355
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tucson to Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $749 - $1,367
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $777 - $1,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $967 - $1,958

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $138 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $60 and $300 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $311 - $355 in fuel for the 1,060-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $645 in Tucson, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tucson to Tulsa?

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 Tucson, AZ to Tulsa, OK

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tucson, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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 $830 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,001
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,241 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,463

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tucson, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $645.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $138 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 Tucson to Tulsa?

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. Cti, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Cti, Inc. 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: Tucson, AZ vs Tulsa, OK

Day-to-day costs in Tulsa are close to what you're used to in Tucson: cost of living index of 85 versus 97, with average rent of $1,199/mo compared to $1,295/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 43/100 and 45.57/100 in Tucson versus 39/100 and 48.06/100 in Tulsa.