($694+) Wichita, KS to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wichita, KS to Mesa, AZ

For the 997-mile move from Wichita, Kansas, to Mesa, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,271 and $8,729. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $285 - $1,900 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Wichita generally start around $194 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,271 - $4,970
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,750 - $6,303
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,353 - $8,729

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 Wichita to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Wichita, KS to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Wichita movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Wichita to Mesa?

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 Wichita, KS to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Wichita, Kansas, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,172 and $3,899. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Wichita runs about $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Wichita to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,172 - $2,266
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,477 - $3,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $3,899

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Mesa, 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 $665 in Wichita, KS. 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 Wichita to Mesa?

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 Wichita, KS to Mesa, AZ

Plan on $680 - $1,959 for a rental moving truck on the 997-mile route from Wichita, Kansas, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $301 - $344
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Wichita daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Wichita to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $680 - $1,355
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $714 - $1,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $931 - $1,959

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 $71 and $333.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $143.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $301 and $344 for the 997-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 $665 for 2 movers in Wichita, Kansas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wichita to Mesa?

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 Wichita, KS to Mesa, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Wichita, Kansas, 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 Mesa, 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 $1,219 and $2,545.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,130 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,545
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,410

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 Wichita, Kansas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $665.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $143 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Wichita to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Jantz Trucking (4.5/5 stars): Jantz Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Wichita, KS vs Mesa, AZ

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