Moving from Mesa, AZ to Roseville, CA
About 753 miles across a state line, from Arizona into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Mesa, AZ to Roseville, CA covers about 753 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,389 – $4,518 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 135 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 753 miles between Arizona and California, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,389 – $4,518 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Mesa to Roseville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,541 – $3,389 | $1,830 – $2,440 | $1,220 – $1,626 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,050 – $4,066 | $2,196 – $2,928 | $1,464 – $1,952 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,389 – $4,518 | $2,440 – $3,253 | $1,626 – $2,169 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,897 – $5,196 | $2,806 – $3,741 | $1,870 – $2,494 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,405 – $5,873 | $3,172 – $4,229 | $2,114 – $2,819 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,083 – $6,777 | $3,660 – $4,879 | $2,440 – $3,253 |
Transport only, for an estimated 753 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Mesa to Roseville
753 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,765. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,389 to $4,518, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Mesa to Roseville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 135 people a year (±139) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Mesa, to Placer County, CA, home to Roseville. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 238 people a year (±199). Movers from Maricopa County make up 0.5% of the 27,292 people a year who moved into Placer County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,174 people a year (±4,463) moving from Arizona to California and about 52,383 people a year (±6,890) from California to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 24,209 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sacramento County, CA | 8,313 ±1,114 |
| Orange County, CA | 1,609 ±667 |
| Alameda County, CA | 1,379 ±455 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 1,088 ±363 |
| El Dorado County, CA | 1,056 ±347 |
Licensed movers at each end
61 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Mesa (239 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 35 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 15.7% of their 121 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 21 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 21 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 7 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 26 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3229932 | Mesa · 3 mi | 18 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Roseville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Roseville: Sierra Valley Moving (Sacramento, 11 trucks), Wind Dancer Moving Company (Rio Oso, 9 trucks), Auburn Moving Co Inc (Roseville, 7 trucks), Scott Heavy Movers Inc (North Highland, 6 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Mesa to Roseville
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 753 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Roseville
A local move inside Roseville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Roseville are Sacramento (about 19 mi), Stockton (about 64 mi), Modesto (about 93 mi).
Other routes from Mesa
All routes from Mesa, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa to Atlanta, GA | ~1,836 mi | $8,262 – $11,016 |
Also moving to Roseville: from Sacramento, CA, from Modesto, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Fremont, CA.
Mesa to Roseville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mesa to Roseville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 753 miles cost about $2,541 – $3,389 for a studio, $3,389 – $4,518 for a two-bedroom home and $3,897 – $5,196 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Mesa to Roseville take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mesa to Roseville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,626 – $2,169 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,389 – $4,518 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,440 – $3,253.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Mesa to Roseville?
Yes. Mesa is in Arizona and Roseville is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 61 listed movers within 30 miles of Mesa hold it.
How many people move from Mesa to Roseville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 135 people a year (margin of error ±139) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Mesa, to Placer County, which contains Roseville.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.