($865+) Seattle, WA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

For the 1,424-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Scottsdale, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,594 and $10,509. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $420 - $2,800 (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 Seattle generally start around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,594 - $6,061
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,360 - $8,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,643 - $10,509

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 Seattle to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Seattle to Scottsdale?

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 Seattle, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,400 and $5,059. 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 Seattle typically runs around $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Seattle to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,400 - $2,669
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,715 - $3,799
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,479 - $5,059

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $105 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $210 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 $980 in Seattle, WA, 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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Scottsdale?

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 Seattle, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $937 - $2,606 for the 1,424-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $634 - $725
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Seattle to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,742
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $946 - $2,113
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,214 - $2,606

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $210 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $91 and $455 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $634 - $725 in fuel for the 1,424-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $980 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle to Scottsdale?

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 Seattle, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, 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 Scottsdale, 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 $1,416 and $3,069.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $2,260
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,416 - $3,069
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,885 - $3,775

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $105 - $210 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $980.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Scottsdale?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Seattle, WA vs Scottsdale, AZ

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