($364+) Santa Ana, CA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Santa Ana, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers for the 368-mile relocation from Santa Ana, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,055 and $6,759. 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 $433 - $2,884, 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 Santa Ana typically charge a base rate around $185 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Santa Ana to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,055 - $4,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,764 - $5,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,771 - $6,759

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 Santa Ana to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Santa Ana, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Scottsdale?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona 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.

How much do local movers cost in Santa Ana, CA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Santa Ana to Scottsdale with a local mover averages $1,712 - $4,895. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Santa Ana, CA can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Santa Ana, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Santa Ana, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $954 and $2,935. 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 Santa Ana costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $954 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,630 - $2,935

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 $1,009 in Santa Ana, 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 $108 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $216 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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Santa Ana, California, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $360 - $933 for the 368-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $169 - $193
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Santa Ana daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $360 - $619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $380 - $811
• 4+ bedrooms: $470 - $933

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $216 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 Santa Ana, California, usually costs about $1,009 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 368-mile drive falls between $169 and $193, 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 $72 and $433 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, CA to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Santa Ana, 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 $1,298 and $1,899.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $808 - $1,433
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $900 - $1,899
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,278 - $2,371

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 $108 and $216.
• 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 Santa Ana, California, for roughly five hours typically average $1,009.

What are the best freight companies from Santa Ana to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Santa Ana, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Scottsdale, side by side with Santa Ana 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.