Moving from Alabama to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Phoenix it is about 1,694 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,578 to 1,740 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,694 miBirmingham → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,623+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 3,139 people moved from Alabama to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,909), and about 2,055 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Phoenix it is about 1,694 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,623 – $10,164 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,139 people a year (±2,909), against about 2,055 (±1,402) from Arizona to Alabama, so Arizona gains about 1,084 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 24th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Maricopa County | 378 ±322 |
| Lee County | Pima County | 124 ±169* |
| Madison County | Pima County | 99 ±76 |
| Dale County | Pima County | 85 ±122* |
| Calhoun County | Maricopa County | 83 ±108* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Phoenix, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Arizona
At about 1,694 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,623 – $10,164 for a two-bedroom home and $8,766 – $11,689 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,489 – $7,318; a freight trailer is $3,659 – $4,879.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,717 – $7,623 | $4,116 – $5,489 | $2,744 – $3,659 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,861 – $9,148 | $4,940 – $6,586 | $3,293 – $4,391 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,623 – $10,164 | $5,489 – $7,318 | $3,659 – $4,879 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,766 – $11,689 | $6,312 – $8,416 | $4,208 – $5,611 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,910 – $13,213 | $7,135 – $9,514 | $4,757 – $6,342 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,435 – $15,246 | $8,233 – $10,977 | $5,489 – $7,318 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,694 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile to Tucson | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Mobile to Gilbert | ~1,629 mi | 7–14 days | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Birmingham to Tucson | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Mobile to Mesa | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Mobile to Chandler | ~1,637 mi | 7–14 days | $7,367 – $9,822 | $8,471 – $11,295 |
| Mobile to Scottsdale | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Mobile to Tempe | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Huntsville to Tucson | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Mobile to Phoenix | ~1,652 mi | 7–14 days | $7,434 – $9,912 | $8,549 – $11,399 |
| Birmingham to Gilbert | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Montgomery to Tucson | ~1,676 mi | 7–14 days | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Birmingham to Mesa | ~1,678 mi | 7–14 days | $7,551 – $10,068 | $8,684 – $11,578 |
| Huntsville to Gilbert | ~1,679 mi | 7–14 days | $7,556 – $10,074 | $8,689 – $11,585 |
| Birmingham to Chandler | ~1,681 mi | 7–14 days | $7,565 – $10,086 | $8,699 – $11,599 |
| Birmingham to Scottsdale | ~1,684 mi | 7–14 days | $7,578 – $10,104 | $8,715 – $11,620 |
| Huntsville to Mesa | ~1,684 mi | 7–14 days | $7,578 – $10,104 | $8,715 – $11,620 |
| Birmingham to Tempe | ~1,685 mi | 7–14 days | $7,583 – $10,110 | $8,720 – $11,626 |
| Huntsville to Chandler | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Huntsville to Scottsdale | ~1,689 mi | 7–14 days | $7,601 – $10,134 | $8,741 – $11,654 |
| Huntsville to Tempe | ~1,691 mi | 7–14 days | $7,610 – $10,146 | $8,751 – $11,668 |
| Birmingham to Phoenix | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Huntsville to Phoenix | ~1,699 mi | 7–14 days | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Montgomery to Gilbert | ~1,719 mi | 7–14 days | $7,736 – $10,314 | $8,896 – $11,861 |
| Montgomery to Mesa | ~1,724 mi | 7–14 days | $7,758 – $10,344 | $8,922 – $11,896 |
| Montgomery to Chandler | ~1,726 mi | 7–14 days | $7,767 – $10,356 | $8,932 – $11,909 |
| Montgomery to Scottsdale | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Montgomery to Tempe | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Montgomery to Phoenix | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,694 miles. From our model that is $7,623 – $10,164 for a two-bedroom home and $8,766 – $11,689 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,489 – $7,318 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,659 – $4,879. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Alabama and Arizona, distances run from 1,578 to 1,740 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Arizona take?
Birmingham to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,659 – $4,879 for a two-bedroom home over 1,694 miles against $7,623 – $10,164 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,489 – $7,318, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,139 people (±2,909) moved from Alabama to Arizona that year, against about 2,055 (±1,402) from Arizona to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 24th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.