($1,200+) Scottsdale, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, costs between $2,589 and $11,265. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,044-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $314 - $2,092, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Scottsdale and Pittsburgh. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,589 - $5,374
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,540 - $7,835
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,567 - $11,265

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 Scottsdale to Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Pittsburgh?

Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Pennsylvania, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,683 and $5,927. 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 Scottsdale typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,683 - $3,260
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,177 - $4,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,102 - $5,927

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $732 in Scottsdale, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $157 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Pittsburgh, PA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Pittsburgh?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Plan on $1,176 - $3,377 for a rental moving truck on the 2,044-mile route from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $680 - $777
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,176 - $2,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,273 - $2,898
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,377

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $732.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $680 - $777 for the 2,044-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 $63 and $340, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 per night for hotel stops on the 2,044-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $314 - $471.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Pittsburgh?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Pittsburgh, PA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,741 and $3,406.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,560 - $2,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,505 - $4,693

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 $157.
• 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $732.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Pittsburgh?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Pittsburgh, PA

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