($520+) Modesto, CA to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Modesto, CA to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers for the 699-mile relocation from Modesto, California, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,234 and $8,443. 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 $344 - $2,296, 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 Modesto typically charge a base rate around $314 plus $128 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,234 - $4,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,435 - $5,643
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,052 - $8,443

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 Modesto to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to Mesa, AZ

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

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

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, 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 Modesto, CA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,062 and $3,563. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Modesto runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $1,865
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,308 - $2,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,805 - $3,563

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 $804 in Modesto, CA. 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $172 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 Mesa, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Modesto to Mesa?

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 Modesto, CA to Mesa, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 699-mile move from Modesto, California, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $546 and $1,400, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $255 - $292
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Modesto daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $546 - $963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $550 - $1,168
• 4+ bedrooms: $693 - $1,400

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $172 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Modesto, California, usually costs about $804 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 699-mile drive falls between $255 and $292, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $344 to your total.

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

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 Modesto, CA to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Modesto, California, to Mesa, Arizona. 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 $1,033 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $985 - $1,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,399 - $2,795

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $86 - $172 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Modesto, California, typically costs $804.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto to Mesa?

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. Speed Intermodal (4.7/5 stars): Speed Intermodal 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: Modesto, CA vs Mesa, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Modesto and Mesa to plan around. Cost of living index: 116 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,800/mo vs. $1,786/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 48 vs. 38. Safety index: 34.24 vs. 55.33.