($1,216+) Tempe, AZ to Harrisburg, PA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,231-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $2,343 - $10,959. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $311 - $2,076 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,343 - $5,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,479 - $7,337
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,269 - $10,959

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 Harrisburg.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Harrisburg, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, the group most Pennsylvania 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 Tempe, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,605 and $6,122. 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 Harrisburg. 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 Harrisburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,605 - $3,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,186 - $4,298
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,943 - $6,122

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $156 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Harrisburg, PA, 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 $727 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 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 Tempe, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

Plan on $1,216 - $3,428 for a rental moving truck on the 2,231-mile route from Tempe, Arizona, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $737 - $842
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Harrisburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,216 - $2,470
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,289 - $2,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,628 - $3,428

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $727.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $737 - $842 for the 2,231-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 2,231-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $311 - $467.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Harrisburg, PA

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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,732 and $3,760.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,505 - $2,957
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,732 - $3,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,449 - $4,800

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 Tempe, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $727.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Harrisburg?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Tempe, 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 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Tempe, AZ, to Harrisburg, PA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,343 - $10,959 on the 2,231-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,605 - $6,122 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,216 - $3,428 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,479 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Valenti Mid-Atlantic Management LLC.