Moving from Arizona to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Atlanta it is 1,808 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,772 to 2,094 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.
- 1,808 miPhoenix → Atlanta
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,136+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 5,085 people moved from Arizona to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,014), and about 3,218 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Atlanta it is 1,808 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,136 – $10,848 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,085 people a year (±3,014), against about 3,218 (±1,467) from Georgia to Arizona, so Georgia gains about 1,867 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 16th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Fulton County | 393 ±299 |
| Maricopa County | Cherokee County | 349 ±421* |
| Maricopa County | Cobb County | 189 ±184 |
| Pima County | Fulton County | 175 ±154 |
| Cochise County | Richmond County | 161 ±139 |
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 Atlanta, 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 Georgia.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Georgia
At 1,808 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,136 – $10,848 for a two-bedroom home and $9,356 – $12,475 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,858 – $7,811; a freight trailer is $3,905 – $5,207.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,102 – $8,136 | $4,393 – $5,858 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,322 – $9,763 | $5,272 – $7,030 | $3,515 – $4,686 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,136 – $10,848 | $5,858 – $7,811 | $3,905 – $5,207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,356 – $12,475 | $6,737 – $8,982 | $4,491 – $5,988 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,577 – $14,102 | $7,615 – $10,154 | $5,077 – $6,769 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,204 – $16,272 | $8,787 – $11,716 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
Transport only, for 1,808 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 Georgia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Columbus | ~1,772 mi | 7–14 days | $7,974 – $10,632 | $9,170 – $12,227 |
| Tucson to Atlanta | ~1,796 mi | 7–14 days | $8,082 – $10,776 | $9,294 – $12,392 |
| Phoenix to Atlanta | 1,808 mi | 7–14 days | $8,136 – $10,848 | $9,356 – $12,475 |
| Gilbert to Columbus | ~1,813 mi | 7–14 days | $8,159 – $10,878 | $9,382 – $12,510 |
| Mesa to Columbus | ~1,819 mi | 7–14 days | $8,186 – $10,914 | $9,413 – $12,551 |
| Chandler to Columbus | ~1,821 mi | 7–14 days | $8,195 – $10,926 | $9,424 – $12,565 |
| Scottsdale to Columbus | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Tempe to Columbus | ~1,825 mi | 7–14 days | $8,213 – $10,950 | $9,444 – $12,593 |
| Gilbert to Atlanta | ~1,832 mi | 7–14 days | $8,244 – $10,992 | $9,481 – $12,641 |
| Phoenix to Columbus | ~1,835 mi | 7–14 days | $8,258 – $11,010 | $9,496 – $12,662 |
| Mesa to Atlanta | ~1,836 mi | 7–14 days | $8,262 – $11,016 | $9,501 – $12,668 |
| Chandler to Atlanta | ~1,839 mi | 7–14 days | $8,276 – $11,034 | $9,517 – $12,689 |
| Scottsdale to Atlanta | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Tempe to Atlanta | ~1,843 mi | 7–14 days | $8,294 – $11,058 | $9,538 – $12,717 |
| Tucson to Augusta | ~1,959 mi | 7–14 days | $8,816 – $11,754 | $10,138 – $13,517 |
| Gilbert to Augusta | ~1,995 mi | 7–14 days | $8,978 – $11,970 | $10,324 – $13,766 |
| Mesa to Augusta | ~2,000 mi | 7–14 days | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
| Chandler to Augusta | ~2,003 mi | 7–14 days | $9,014 – $12,018 | $10,366 – $13,821 |
| Scottsdale to Augusta | ~2,005 mi | 7–14 days | $9,023 – $12,030 | $10,376 – $13,835 |
| Tempe to Augusta | ~2,007 mi | 7–14 days | $9,032 – $12,042 | $10,386 – $13,848 |
| Phoenix to Augusta | ~2,016 mi | 7–14 days | $9,072 – $12,096 | $10,433 – $13,910 |
| Tucson to Savannah | ~2,032 mi | 7–14 days | $9,144 – $12,192 | $10,516 – $14,021 |
| Gilbert to Savannah | ~2,073 mi | 7–14 days | $9,329 – $12,438 | $10,728 – $14,304 |
| Mesa to Savannah | ~2,078 mi | 7–14 days | $9,351 – $12,468 | $10,754 – $14,338 |
| Chandler to Savannah | ~2,081 mi | 7–14 days | $9,365 – $12,486 | $10,769 – $14,359 |
| Scottsdale to Savannah | ~2,084 mi | 7–14 days | $9,378 – $12,504 | $10,785 – $14,380 |
| Tempe to Savannah | ~2,085 mi | 7–14 days | $9,383 – $12,510 | $10,790 – $14,387 |
| Phoenix to Savannah | ~2,094 mi | 7–14 days | $9,423 – $12,564 | $10,836 – $14,449 |
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 Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia 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 Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Atlanta, the distance is 1,808 miles. From our model that is $8,136 – $10,848 for a two-bedroom home and $9,356 – $12,475 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,858 – $7,811 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,905 – $5,207. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Georgia, distances run from 1,772 to 2,094 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Georgia take?
Phoenix to Atlanta is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Georgia?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Georgia 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 Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,905 – $5,207 for a two-bedroom home over 1,808 miles against $8,136 – $10,848 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,858 – $7,811, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,085 people (±3,014) moved from Arizona to Georgia that year, against about 3,218 (±1,467) from Georgia to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 16th-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.