Moving from Arizona to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Boston it is about 2,676 miles and 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,565 to 2,676 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.
- ~2,676 miPhoenix → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,042+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 643 people moved from Arizona to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±562), and about 1,113 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Boston it is about 2,676 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,042 – $16,056 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 643 people a year (±562), against about 1,113 (±600) from Massachusetts to Arizona, so Massachusetts loses about 470 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 31st-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pima County | Middlesex County | 317 ±150 |
| Maricopa County | Middlesex County | 243 ±123 |
| Maricopa County | Suffolk County | 197 ±123 |
| Maricopa County | Berkshire County | 132 ±134* |
| Maricopa County | Worcester County | 85 ±73 |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Massachusetts
At about 2,676 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,042 – $16,056 for a two-bedroom home and $13,848 – $18,464 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,670 – $11,560; a freight trailer is $5,780 – $7,707.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,032 – $12,042 | $6,503 – $8,670 | $4,335 – $5,780 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,838 – $14,450 | $7,803 – $10,404 | $5,202 – $6,936 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,042 – $16,056 | $8,670 – $11,560 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,848 – $18,464 | $9,971 – $13,294 | $6,647 – $8,863 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,655 – $20,873 | $11,271 – $15,028 | $7,514 – $10,019 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,063 – $24,084 | $13,005 – $17,340 | $8,670 – $11,560 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,676 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 Massachusetts
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 Springfield | ~2,565 mi | 7–14 days | $11,543 – $15,390 | $13,274 – $17,698 |
| Gilbert to Springfield | ~2,570 mi | 7–14 days | $11,565 – $15,420 | $13,300 – $17,733 |
| Mesa to Springfield | ~2,571 mi | 7–14 days | $11,570 – $15,426 | $13,305 – $17,740 |
| Scottsdale to Springfield | ~2,574 mi | 7–14 days | $11,583 – $15,444 | $13,320 – $17,761 |
| Chandler to Springfield | ~2,577 mi | 7–14 days | $11,597 – $15,462 | $13,336 – $17,781 |
| Tempe to Springfield | ~2,578 mi | 7–14 days | $11,601 – $15,468 | $13,341 – $17,788 |
| Phoenix to Springfield | ~2,584 mi | 7–14 days | $11,628 – $15,504 | $13,372 – $17,830 |
| Tucson to Worcester | ~2,613 mi | 7–14 days | $11,759 – $15,678 | $13,522 – $18,030 |
| Gilbert to Worcester | ~2,617 mi | 7–14 days | $11,777 – $15,702 | $13,543 – $18,057 |
| Mesa to Worcester | ~2,618 mi | 7–14 days | $11,781 – $15,708 | $13,548 – $18,064 |
| Scottsdale to Worcester | ~2,621 mi | 7–14 days | $11,795 – $15,726 | $13,564 – $18,085 |
| Chandler to Worcester | ~2,625 mi | 7–14 days | $11,813 – $15,750 | $13,584 – $18,112 |
| Tempe to Worcester | ~2,625 mi | 7–14 days | $11,813 – $15,750 | $13,584 – $18,112 |
| Phoenix to Worcester | ~2,632 mi | 7–14 days | $11,844 – $15,792 | $13,621 – $18,161 |
| Tucson to Boston | ~2,658 mi | 7–14 days | $11,961 – $15,948 | $13,755 – $18,340 |
| Gilbert to Boston | ~2,662 mi | 7–14 days | $11,979 – $15,972 | $13,776 – $18,368 |
| Mesa to Boston | ~2,663 mi | 7–14 days | $11,984 – $15,978 | $13,781 – $18,375 |
| Scottsdale to Boston | ~2,666 mi | 7–14 days | $11,997 – $15,996 | $13,797 – $18,395 |
| Chandler to Boston | ~2,669 mi | 7–14 days | $12,011 – $16,014 | $13,812 – $18,416 |
| Tempe to Boston | ~2,670 mi | 7–14 days | $12,015 – $16,020 | $13,817 – $18,423 |
| Phoenix to Boston | ~2,676 mi | 7–14 days | $12,042 – $16,056 | $13,848 – $18,464 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Boston, the distance is about 2,676 miles. From our model that is $12,042 – $16,056 for a two-bedroom home and $13,848 – $18,464 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,670 – $11,560 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,780 – $7,707. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Massachusetts, distances run from 2,565 to 2,676 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Massachusetts take?
Phoenix to Boston is 6 days on the road (about 49 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,780 – $7,707 for a two-bedroom home over 2,676 miles against $12,042 – $16,056 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,670 – $11,560, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 643 people (±562) moved from Arizona to Massachusetts that year, against about 1,113 (±600) from Massachusetts to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 31st-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.