($559+) Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ Movers
The cost to move from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ ranges from $1,147 to $7,815, with an average cost of $2,750. Moves can be as low as $559 if you're wanting to DIY it.
This move covers about 766 miles and usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
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Compare moving options from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ
Moving options from Sacramento to Tempe fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,147 - $7,815 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $2,750, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 40% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 75% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 766 miles and typically takes 2 to 7 days depending on the service you pick.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 766-mile route from Sacramento to Tempe, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,147 - $4,403 | $1,023 - $1,822 | $511 - $1,000 | $958 - $1,726 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $2,213 - $5,602 | $1,327 - $2,554 | $556 - $1,152 | $1,062 - $2,106 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,805 - $7,815 | $1,797 - $3,496 | $740 - $1,454 | $1,466 - $2,770 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ
Full-service movers for the 766-mile relocation from Sacramento, California, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,147 and $7,815. 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 $364 - $2,428, 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 Sacramento typically charge a base rate around $287 plus $130 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Sacramento to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,147 - $4,403
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,213 - $5,602
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,805 - $7,815
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 Tempe.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from California to Arizona. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ
Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Sacramento movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing78% of local movers | $607 - $6,070 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready63% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Two Men and a Truck Moving | $243 - $1,457/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $364 - $2,914 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage18% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs52% of local movers | $1,214 - $3,642 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $3,035 - $12,140 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $909 - $1,728 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items24% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Fuller Moving Services | $1,214 - $3,035 |
| Piano | Any piano type39% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Two Men and a Truck Moving | $971 - $4,249 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling8% of local movers | $364 - $1,821 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect8% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: A Better Moving | $789 - $2,428 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $364 - $18,210+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $364 - $4,249+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Sacramento to Tempe?
Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national van lines are the smarter financial choice over local movers in Sacramento, CA. Local companies can run 30% - 40% more at that range since they don't consolidate shipments the way interstate carriers do. If a direct, dedicated route with an average 2-day delivery appeals to you, a local mover could be worth it, but that convenience comes at a cost.
Moving container costs from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ
Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,023 and $3,496. 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 Sacramento typically costs about $120/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Sacramento to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $1,822
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,327 - $2,554
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,496
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $91 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $182 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $850 in Sacramento, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Arizona move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,023. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,327 - $2,554.
What are the best moving containers Sacramento to Tempe?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Sacramento to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Sacramento:
- Two Men and a Truck Moving (4.6/5), 21 years in business
- Premium Movers Inc. (4.6/5), 19 years in business
- House to Home Moving (4.8/5), 16 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ
Truck rentals from Sacramento, California, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $511 - $1,454 for the 766-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $296 - $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
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Sacramento to Tempe based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $511 - $1,000
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $556 - $1,152
- 4+ bedrooms: $740 - $1,454
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Sacramento to Tempe starts at $511 - $1,454, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($296 - $338), overnight lodging ($182/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for roughly $600 - $1,200 more on top of fuel and lodging to cover meals, equipment, and other extras.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $182 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 $79 and $395 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $296 - $338 in fuel for the 766-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $850 in Sacramento, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Sacramento to Tempe?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Tempe, AZ
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 Sacramento, California, to Tempe, Arizona. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,062 and $2,106.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Sacramento to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $958 - $1,726
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,062 - $2,106
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,770
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
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 $91 and $182.
- 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 Sacramento, California, for roughly five hours typically average $850.
What are the best freight companies from Sacramento to Tempe?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Tempe fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Sacramento, CA vs Tempe, AZ
Day-to-day costs in Tempe are close to what you're used to in Sacramento: cost of living index of 113 versus 127, with average rent of $1,834/mo compared to $1,899/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 49/100 and 50.79/100 in Sacramento versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Tempe, AZ to Sacramento, CA guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Sacramento, CA, to Tempe, AZ, 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 $1,147 - $7,815 on the 766-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,023 - $3,496 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $511 - $1,454 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,213 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 Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.
FAQs: Moving from Sacramento, CA, to Tempe, AZ
What is the best time of year to move from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Arizona?
Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($296 - $338), daily insurance ($36/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $24) on top. Overnight stops can add another $182/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How walkable is Tempe?
Tempe has a walkability score of 54 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 75, compared to 49 and 67 in Sacramento. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
How much does it cost to move from Sacramento, CA to Tempe, AZ?
Costs on this route range from around $559 to $7,815, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,147 and $7,815, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What percentage of Sacramento movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 39% of movers in Sacramento handle piano moves, and 24% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.