Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA
374 miles across a state line, from Arizona into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA covers 374 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,683 – $2,244 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 2,891 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 374 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,683 – $2,244. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,262 – $1,683 | $909 – $1,212 | $606 – $808 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,515 – $2,020 | $1,091 – $1,454 | $727 – $969 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,212 – $1,616 | $808 – $1,077 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,935 – $2,581 | $1,394 – $1,858 | $929 – $1,239 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,188 – $2,917 | $1,575 – $2,100 | $1,050 – $1,400 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,525 – $3,366 | $1,818 – $2,424 | $1,212 – $1,616 |
Transport only, for 374 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, Phoenix to Los Angeles
374 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,870. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,683 to $2,244, 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 2,891 people a year (±555) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 8,614 people a year (±1,297). Movers from Maricopa County make up 1.4% of the 201,481 people a year who moved into Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| Riverside County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,898 ±761 |
| Ventura County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 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 · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Los Angeles end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Los Angeles: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Best California Movers (North Hollywood, 22 trucks), Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc (Pacoima, 17 trucks), Altar Boys Moving (Pacoima, 15 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 374 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Los Angeles
A local move inside Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles are Long Beach (about 23 mi), Santa Clarita (about 34 mi), Santa Ana (about 35 mi).
Other routes from Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
| Phoenix to El Paso, TX | ~403 mi | $1,814 – $2,418 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Phoenix to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over 374 miles cost about $1,262 – $1,683 for a studio, $1,683 – $2,244 for a two-bedroom home and $1,935 – $2,581 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Los Angeles take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $808 – $1,077 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,683 – $2,244 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,212 – $1,616.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Los Angeles?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 2,891 people a year (margin of error ±555) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, to Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles.
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.