($1,365+) Newark, NJ to Tucson, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Tucson, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Newark, New Jersey, to Tucson, Arizona, costs between $2,374 and $10,889. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,392-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $359 - $2,396, 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 Newark and Tucson. For a rough baseline, movers based in Newark tend to start around $260 plus $120/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 Newark to Tucson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,374 - $5,804
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,539 - $7,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,650 - $10,889

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 Newark to Tucson.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Tucson, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tucson, 92% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Tucson?

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.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,766 and $6,978. 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 Newark runs about $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Tucson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,766 - $3,627
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,265 - $5,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,245 - $6,978

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $90 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $180 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 $839 in Newark, NJ, 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 Tucson, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Tucson?

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 Newark, NJ to Tucson, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,392-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Tucson, Arizona, costs between $1,379 and $4,171, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $912 - $1,042
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Tucson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,379 - $2,722
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,463 - $3,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $4,171

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Newark, New Jersey, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $839.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $912 - $1,042 for the 2,392-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $72 and $389, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $180 per night for hotel stops on the 2,392-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $359 - $539.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Tucson?

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 Newark, NJ to Tucson, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Newark, New Jersey, to Tucson, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,945 and $3,956.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,657 - $3,328
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,945 - $3,956
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,675 - $5,476

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 $90 and $180.
• 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 Newark, New Jersey, for roughly five hours typically average $839.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Tucson?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Tucson, AZ

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