($510+) Modesto, CA to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 691-mile move from Modesto, California, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $1,161 - $8,526. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $344 - $2,296 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Modesto and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Modesto movers tend to run around $314 as a base rate plus $128/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,161 - $4,499
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,319 - $5,992
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,092 - $8,526

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 Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to Tempe, AZ

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

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

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 Modesto, CA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,051 and $3,458. 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 Modesto typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,051 - $1,865
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,390 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,879 - $3,458

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $172 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, AZ, 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 $804 in Modesto, CA. 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 Modesto to Tempe?

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 Tempe, AZ

Plan on $499 - $1,457 for a rental moving truck on the 691-mile route from Modesto, California, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $252 - $288
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $499 - $1,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $584 - $1,156
• 4+ bedrooms: $715 - $1,457

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $172 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 $75 and $373 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $252 - $288 in fuel for the 691-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $804 in Modesto, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Modesto, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tempe, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,091 and $2,046.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,004 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,458 - $2,935

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $86 - $172 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Modesto, California, for about five hours typically runs $804.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto to Tempe?

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

Good news for your budget: Tempe isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Modesto. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 116 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 48/100 and 34.24/100 here versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 there.