Moving from Arizona to District of Columbia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Washington it is about 2,306 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 7 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,274 to 2,306 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.
- ~2,306 miPhoenix → Washington
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,377+2-bedroom, movers
- 7City routes priced
In short
About 636 people moved from Arizona to District of Columbia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±452), and about 96 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Washington it is about 2,306 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,377 – $13,836 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to District of Columbia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 636 people a year (±452), against about 96 (±99) from District of Columbia to Arizona, so District of Columbia gains about 540 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 20th-largest of the 42 states sending people to District of Columbia; District of Columbia took in about 52,701 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | District of Columbia | 328 ±130 |
| Yuma County | District of Columbia | 84 ±102* |
| Pima County | District of Columbia | 6 ±14* |
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 Washington, 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 District of Columbia.
Cost of moving from Arizona to District of Columbia
At about 2,306 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,377 – $13,836 for a two-bedroom home and $11,934 – $15,911 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,471 – $9,962; a freight trailer is $4,981 – $6,641.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,783 – $10,377 | $5,604 – $7,471 | $3,736 – $4,981 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,339 – $12,452 | $6,724 – $8,966 | $4,483 – $5,977 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,377 – $13,836 | $7,471 – $9,962 | $4,981 – $6,641 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,934 – $15,911 | $8,592 – $11,456 | $5,728 – $7,637 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,490 – $17,987 | $9,713 – $12,950 | $6,475 – $8,634 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,566 – $20,754 | $11,207 – $14,943 | $7,471 – $9,962 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,306 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 District of Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Washington | ~2,274 mi | 7–14 days | $10,233 – $13,644 | $11,768 – $15,691 |
| Gilbert to Washington | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
| Mesa to Washington | ~2,292 mi | 7–14 days | $10,314 – $13,752 | $11,861 – $15,815 |
| Scottsdale to Washington | ~2,295 mi | 7–14 days | $10,328 – $13,770 | $11,877 – $15,836 |
| Chandler to Washington | ~2,297 mi | 7–14 days | $10,337 – $13,782 | $11,887 – $15,849 |
| Tempe to Washington | ~2,299 mi | 7–14 days | $10,346 – $13,794 | $11,897 – $15,863 |
| Phoenix to Washington | ~2,306 mi | 7–14 days | $10,377 – $13,836 | $11,934 – $15,911 |
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 District of Columbia end, 6 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in District of Columbia, moving costs in District of Columbia, or the reverse trip, District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to District of Columbia?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Washington, the distance is about 2,306 miles. From our model that is $10,377 – $13,836 for a two-bedroom home and $11,934 – $15,911 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,471 – $9,962 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,981 – $6,641. Across the 7 city pairs we price between Arizona and District of Columbia, distances run from 2,274 to 2,306 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to District of Columbia take?
Phoenix to Washington is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 District of Columbia?
Yes. A move from Arizona into District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,981 – $6,641 for a two-bedroom home over 2,306 miles against $10,377 – $13,836 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,471 – $9,962, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to District of Columbia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 636 people (±452) moved from Arizona to District of Columbia that year, against about 96 (±99) from District of Columbia to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 20th-largest source of new residents for District of Columbia among the states.