($1,229+) Buffalo, NY to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Buffalo, NY to Tempe, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Buffalo, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $2,247 and $10,270. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,189-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $301 - $2,008, 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 Buffalo and Tempe. For a rough baseline, movers based in Buffalo tend to start around $341 plus $200/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 Buffalo to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,247 - $4,640
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,137 - $6,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,888 - $10,270

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 Buffalo to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Buffalo, NY to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Buffalo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Buffalo to Tempe?

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 Buffalo, NY to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Buffalo, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,601 and $5,793. 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 Buffalo runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Buffalo to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,601 - $3,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,502
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,815 - $5,793

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $151 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, 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 $703 in Buffalo, NY. 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 Buffalo to Tempe?

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 Buffalo, NY to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,189-mile move from Buffalo, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,229 and $3,532, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $699 - $799
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Buffalo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Buffalo to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,229 - $2,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,713
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,747 - $3,532

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $699 - $799 for the 2,189-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Buffalo, New York, for about 5 hours typically costs around $703.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,189-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $151 per night, adding $301 - $452 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $301.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Buffalo to Tempe?

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 Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo, New York, 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 $1,675 and $3,638.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,530 - $2,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,675 - $3,638
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,299 - $4,586

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 $75 and $151.
• 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 Buffalo, New York, for roughly five hours typically average $703.

What are the best freight companies from Buffalo to Tempe?

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.

Cost of living: Buffalo, NY vs Tempe, AZ

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Buffalo, NY, 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 $2,247 - $10,270 on the 2,189-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,601 - $5,793 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,229 - $3,532 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,137 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.