($1,237+) Jacksonville, FL to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Phoenix, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Phoenix, Arizona, costs between $2,329 and $10,554. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,044-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $308 - $2,056, 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 Jacksonville and Phoenix. For a rough baseline, movers based in Jacksonville tend to start around $220 plus $95/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 Jacksonville to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,329 - $4,989
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,998 - $7,050
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,795 - $10,554

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 Jacksonville to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Phoenix, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Phoenix?

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,683 and $5,927. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Jacksonville typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,683 - $3,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,264 - $4,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,923 - $5,927

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Jacksonville, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $720, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $77 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $154 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Jacksonville, FL, and Phoenix, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Phoenix?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Phoenix, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,044 miles from Jacksonville, Florida, to Phoenix, Arizona, running $1,274 - $3,584. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $669 - $764
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,274 - $2,458
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,260 - $2,954
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,584

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 $77 and $360.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $154.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $669 and $764 for the 2,044-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 $720 for 2 movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Phoenix?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Phoenix, 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 Jacksonville, Florida, to Phoenix, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,671 and $3,729.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,530 - $2,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,410 - $4,887

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $720.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $154 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Phoenix?

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. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. 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: Jacksonville, FL vs Phoenix, AZ

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