($553+) Sacramento, CA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sacramento, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Sacramento, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $1,240 and $8,451. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 765-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $364 - $2,428, 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 Sacramento and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Sacramento tend to start around $287 plus $130/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 Sacramento to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $4,396
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,394 - $6,058
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,911 - $8,451

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 Sacramento to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Sacramento, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Sacramento movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Sacramento, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,063 and $3,707. 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 Sacramento costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,063 - $1,932
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,943 - $3,707

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Sacramento, CA and Scottsdale, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $850 in Sacramento, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $91 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $182 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Sacramento to Scottsdale?

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 Sacramento, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Plan on $536 - $1,588 for a rental moving truck on the 765-mile route from Sacramento, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $295 - $338
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Sacramento daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $536 - $1,039
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $590 - $1,234
• 4+ bedrooms: $747 - $1,588

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $91 and $425.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $182.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $295 and $338 for the 765-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $850 for 2 movers in Sacramento, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Sacramento, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Sacramento, California, to Scottsdale, 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 $1,093 and $2,121.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,903
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,585 - $3,024

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 $91 - $182 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 Sacramento, California, typically costs $850.

What are the best freight companies from Sacramento to Scottsdale?

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. Button Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Button Transportation, Inc. 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: Sacramento, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ

Sacramento and Scottsdale land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 127 in Sacramento and 113 in Scottsdale, and rent tracks closely too ($1,899/mo vs. $3,300/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (49 vs 32) and safety scores (50.79 vs 74.2) come out about the same too.