($711+) Plano, TX to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Plano, TX to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,083-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,316 - $8,729. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,248. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Plano and Mesa. Local movers in Plano typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,316 - $5,010
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,740 - $6,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,373 - $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 Plano to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano, TX to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,241 and $4,335. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Mesa. If you go over that window, storage in Plano adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,241 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,223 - $4,335

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $169 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 $787 in Plano, TX, 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 Mesa, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Plano 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 Plano, TX to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,083-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $755 and $1,914. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $387 - $443
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $755 - $1,462
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $824 - $1,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,004 - $1,914

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $387 - $443 for the 1,083-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 Plano, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $787.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,083-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $337 - $506 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $337.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Plano 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 Plano, TX to Mesa, 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 Plano, Texas, to Mesa, 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 $1,304 and $2,706.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,304 - $2,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,796 - $3,366

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 $84 and $169.
• 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 Plano, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $787.

What are the best freight companies from Plano to Mesa?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Plano, TX vs Mesa, AZ

Good news for your budget: Mesa isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Plano. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 112 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 41/100 and 76.98/100 here versus 38/100 and 55.33/100 there.