Moving from Arizona to Nebraska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Omaha it is about 1,207 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,137 to 1,210 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.
- ~1,207 miPhoenix → Omaha
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,432+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 2,264 people moved from Arizona to Nebraska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,183), and about 2,129 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Omaha it is about 1,207 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,432 – $7,242 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Nebraska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,264 people a year (±1,183), against about 2,129 (±943) from Nebraska to Arizona, so Nebraska gains about 135 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 8th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Nebraska; Nebraska took in about 49,446 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Douglas County | 217 ±108 |
| Pima County | Douglas County | 89 ±86 |
| Maricopa County | Washington County | 76 ±108* |
| Maricopa County | Lancaster County | 75 ±55 |
| Mohave County | Buffalo County | 64 ±97* |
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 Omaha, 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 Nebraska.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Nebraska
At about 1,207 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,432 – $7,242 for a two-bedroom home and $6,246 – $8,328 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,911 – $5,214; a freight trailer is $2,607 – $3,476.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,074 – $5,432 | $2,933 – $3,911 | $1,955 – $2,607 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,888 – $6,518 | $3,520 – $4,693 | $2,346 – $3,129 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,432 – $7,242 | $3,911 – $5,214 | $2,607 – $3,476 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,246 – $8,328 | $4,497 – $5,996 | $2,998 – $3,998 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,061 – $9,415 | $5,084 – $6,779 | $3,389 – $4,519 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,147 – $10,863 | $5,866 – $7,821 | $3,911 – $5,214 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,207 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 Nebraska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert to Lincoln | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Mesa to Lincoln | ~1,137 mi | 3–7 days | $5,117 – $6,822 | $5,884 – $7,845 |
| Scottsdale to Lincoln | ~1,139 mi | 3–7 days | $5,126 – $6,834 | $5,894 – $7,859 |
| Tempe to Lincoln | ~1,144 mi | 3–7 days | $5,148 – $6,864 | $5,920 – $7,894 |
| Chandler to Lincoln | ~1,145 mi | 3–7 days | $5,153 – $6,870 | $5,925 – $7,901 |
| Phoenix to Lincoln | ~1,149 mi | 3–7 days | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
| Tucson to Lincoln | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Mesa to Omaha | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Gilbert to Omaha | ~1,196 mi | 3–7 days | $5,382 – $7,176 | $6,189 – $8,252 |
| Scottsdale to Omaha | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Tempe to Omaha | ~1,202 mi | 7–14 days | $5,409 – $7,212 | $6,220 – $8,294 |
| Chandler to Omaha | ~1,203 mi | 7–14 days | $5,414 – $7,218 | $6,226 – $8,301 |
| Phoenix to Omaha | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Tucson to Omaha | ~1,210 mi | 7–14 days | $5,445 – $7,260 | $6,262 – $8,349 |
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 Nebraska end, 73 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Nebraska, moving costs in Nebraska, or the reverse trip, Nebraska 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 Nebraska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Nebraska?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Omaha, the distance is about 1,207 miles. From our model that is $5,432 – $7,242 for a two-bedroom home and $6,246 – $8,328 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,911 – $5,214 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,607 – $3,476. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and Nebraska, distances run from 1,137 to 1,210 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Nebraska take?
Phoenix to Omaha is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Nebraska?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,607 – $3,476 for a two-bedroom home over 1,207 miles against $5,432 – $7,242 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,911 – $5,214, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Nebraska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,264 people (±1,183) moved from Arizona to Nebraska that year, against about 2,129 (±943) from Nebraska to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 8th-largest source of new residents for Nebraska among the states.