Moving from Arizona to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Birmingham 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 miPhoenix → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,623+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 2,055 people moved from Arizona to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,402), and about 3,139 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Birmingham 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. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,055 people a year (±1,402), against about 3,139 (±2,909) from Alabama to Arizona, so Alabama loses about 1,084 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 17th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Cullman County | 192 ±144 |
| Cochise County | Limestone County | 140 ±149* |
| Yuma County | Baldwin County | 113 ±177* |
| Pima County | Baldwin County | 99 ±159* |
| Pinal County | Chambers County | 86 ±133* |
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.
Phoenix to Birmingham, 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 Arizona and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Alabama
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 Arizona to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Mobile | ~1,578 mi | 7–14 days | $7,101 – $9,468 | $8,166 – $10,888 |
| Gilbert to Mobile | ~1,629 mi | 7–14 days | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Mesa to Mobile | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Tucson to Birmingham | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Chandler to Mobile | ~1,637 mi | 7–14 days | $7,367 – $9,822 | $8,471 – $11,295 |
| Scottsdale to Mobile | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Tempe to Mobile | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Tucson to Huntsville | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Phoenix to Mobile | ~1,652 mi | 7–14 days | $7,434 – $9,912 | $8,549 – $11,399 |
| Gilbert to Birmingham | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Tucson to Montgomery | ~1,676 mi | 7–14 days | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Mesa to Birmingham | ~1,678 mi | 7–14 days | $7,551 – $10,068 | $8,684 – $11,578 |
| Gilbert to Huntsville | ~1,679 mi | 7–14 days | $7,556 – $10,074 | $8,689 – $11,585 |
| Chandler to Birmingham | ~1,681 mi | 7–14 days | $7,565 – $10,086 | $8,699 – $11,599 |
| Mesa to Huntsville | ~1,684 mi | 7–14 days | $7,578 – $10,104 | $8,715 – $11,620 |
| Scottsdale to Birmingham | ~1,684 mi | 7–14 days | $7,578 – $10,104 | $8,715 – $11,620 |
| Tempe to Birmingham | ~1,685 mi | 7–14 days | $7,583 – $10,110 | $8,720 – $11,626 |
| Chandler to Huntsville | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Scottsdale to Huntsville | ~1,689 mi | 7–14 days | $7,601 – $10,134 | $8,741 – $11,654 |
| Tempe to Huntsville | ~1,691 mi | 7–14 days | $7,610 – $10,146 | $8,751 – $11,668 |
| Phoenix to Birmingham | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Phoenix to Huntsville | ~1,699 mi | 7–14 days | $7,646 – $10,194 | $8,792 – $11,723 |
| Gilbert to Montgomery | ~1,719 mi | 7–14 days | $7,736 – $10,314 | $8,896 – $11,861 |
| Mesa to Montgomery | ~1,724 mi | 7–14 days | $7,758 – $10,344 | $8,922 – $11,896 |
| Chandler to Montgomery | ~1,726 mi | 7–14 days | $7,767 – $10,356 | $8,932 – $11,909 |
| Scottsdale to Montgomery | ~1,730 mi | 7–14 days | $7,785 – $10,380 | $8,953 – $11,937 |
| Tempe to Montgomery | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Phoenix to Montgomery | ~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 Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Birmingham, 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 Arizona and Alabama, distances run from 1,578 to 1,740 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Alabama take?
Phoenix to Birmingham 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 Arizona to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Alabama?
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 Arizona to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,055 people (±1,402) moved from Arizona to Alabama that year, against about 3,139 (±2,909) from Alabama to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 17th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.