Moving from Arizonato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 28 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,694 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Alabama end
170 household-goods carriers are based in Alabama — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Birmingham runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $7,623 – $10,164 | $9,529 – $12,705 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,766 – $11,689 | $10,958 – $14,611 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $10,958 – $14,611 rather than $8,766 – $11,689.