Moving from Arizona to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Portland it is about 1,173 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,097 to 1,295 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.
- ~1,173 miPhoenix → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,279+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 7,194 people moved from Arizona to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,095), and about 4,336 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Portland it is about 1,173 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,279 – $7,038 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,194 people a year (±2,095), against about 4,336 (±1,646) from Oregon to Arizona, so Oregon gains about 2,858 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 3rd-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Washington County | 578 ±294 |
| Maricopa County | Multnomah County | 554 ±178 |
| Maricopa County | Clackamas County | 367 ±247 |
| Pima County | Deschutes County | 311 ±364* |
| Maricopa County | Deschutes County | 306 ±240 |
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 Portland, 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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Oregon
At about 1,173 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home and $6,070 – $8,094 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,801 – $5,067; a freight trailer is $2,534 – $3,378.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,959 – $5,279 | $2,850 – $3,801 | $1,900 – $2,534 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,751 – $6,334 | $3,420 – $4,561 | $2,280 – $3,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,279 – $7,038 | $3,801 – $5,067 | $2,534 – $3,378 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,070 – $8,094 | $4,371 – $5,827 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,862 – $9,149 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,294 – $4,392 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,918 – $10,557 | $5,701 – $7,601 | $3,801 – $5,067 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,173 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 Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Eugene | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Scottsdale to Eugene | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Tempe to Eugene | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| Mesa to Eugene | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Chandler to Eugene | ~1,117 mi | 3–7 days | $5,027 – $6,702 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| Gilbert to Eugene | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| Phoenix to Salem | ~1,149 mi | 3–7 days | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
| Scottsdale to Salem | ~1,151 mi | 3–7 days | $5,180 – $6,906 | $5,956 – $7,942 |
| Tempe to Salem | ~1,158 mi | 3–7 days | $5,211 – $6,948 | $5,993 – $7,990 |
| Mesa to Salem | ~1,160 mi | 3–7 days | $5,220 – $6,960 | $6,003 – $8,004 |
| Chandler to Salem | ~1,168 mi | 3–7 days | $5,256 – $7,008 | $6,044 – $8,059 |
| Gilbert to Salem | ~1,170 mi | 3–7 days | $5,265 – $7,020 | $6,055 – $8,073 |
| Phoenix to Portland | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Scottsdale to Portland | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Tempe to Portland | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Mesa to Portland | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Chandler to Portland | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Gilbert to Portland | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Tucson to Eugene | ~1,221 mi | 7–14 days | $5,495 – $7,326 | $6,319 – $8,425 |
| Tucson to Salem | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Tucson to Portland | ~1,295 mi | 7–14 days | $5,828 – $7,770 | $6,702 – $8,935 |
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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Portland, the distance is about 1,173 miles. From our model that is $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home and $6,070 – $8,094 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,801 – $5,067 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,534 – $3,378. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Arizona and Oregon, distances run from 1,097 to 1,295 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Oregon take?
Phoenix to Portland is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,534 – $3,378 for a two-bedroom home over 1,173 miles against $5,279 – $7,038 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,801 – $5,067, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,194 people (±2,095) moved from Arizona to Oregon that year, against about 4,336 (±1,646) from Oregon to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.