($1,355+) Phoenix, AZ to Harrisburg, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

Full-service movers for the 2,240-mile relocation from Phoenix, Arizona, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $2,536 and $11,982. 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 $311 - $2,076, 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 Phoenix typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,536 - $5,700
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,651 - $8,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,716 - $11,982

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 Phoenix to Harrisburg.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Harrisburg, 79% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to Harrisburg?

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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.

Moving container costs from Phoenix, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,719 and $6,234. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Phoenix costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to Harrisburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,719 - $3,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,318 - $4,699
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,277 - $6,234

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 Phoenix, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $727, 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 $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $156 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Phoenix, AZ, and Harrisburg, PA, 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 Phoenix to Harrisburg?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,240 miles from Phoenix, Arizona, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, running $1,302 - $3,747. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $740 - $845
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to Harrisburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,302 - $2,645
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,453 - $3,118
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,747

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $727.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $740 - $845 for the 2,240-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 $62 and $337, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 per night for hotel stops on the 2,240-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $311 - $467.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to Harrisburg?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,745 and $3,834.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,675 - $3,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,745 - $3,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,420 - $4,987

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 $78 and $156.
• 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 Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $727.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Harrisburg?

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: Phoenix, AZ vs Harrisburg, PA

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