Moving from Arizona to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Providence it is about 2,654 miles and 6 days on the road (about 48 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,630 to 2,654 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.
- ~2,654 miPhoenix → Providence
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,943+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
Between Phoenix and Providence it is about 2,654 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $11,943 – $15,924 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Phoenix to Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Rhode Island
At about 2,654 miles, full-service movers should land around $11,943 – $15,924 for a two-bedroom home and $13,734 – $18,313 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,599 – $11,465; a freight trailer is $5,733 – $7,644.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,957 – $11,943 | $6,449 – $8,599 | $4,299 – $5,733 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,749 – $14,332 | $7,739 – $10,319 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,943 – $15,924 | $8,599 – $11,465 | $5,733 – $7,644 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,734 – $18,313 | $9,889 – $13,185 | $6,593 – $8,790 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,526 – $20,701 | $11,179 – $14,905 | $7,452 – $9,937 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $17,915 – $23,886 | $12,898 – $17,198 | $8,599 – $11,465 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,654 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 Rhode Island
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Warwick | ~2,630 mi | 7–14 days | $11,835 – $15,780 | $13,610 – $18,147 |
| Tucson to Providence | ~2,634 mi | 7–14 days | $11,853 – $15,804 | $13,631 – $18,175 |
| Gilbert to Warwick | ~2,636 mi | 7–14 days | $11,862 – $15,816 | $13,641 – $18,188 |
| Mesa to Warwick | ~2,638 mi | 7–14 days | $11,871 – $15,828 | $13,652 – $18,202 |
| Gilbert to Providence | ~2,639 mi | 7–14 days | $11,876 – $15,834 | $13,657 – $18,209 |
| Scottsdale to Warwick | ~2,640 mi | 7–14 days | $11,880 – $15,840 | $13,662 – $18,216 |
| Mesa to Providence | ~2,641 mi | 7–14 days | $11,885 – $15,846 | $13,667 – $18,223 |
| Scottsdale to Providence | ~2,643 mi | 7–14 days | $11,894 – $15,858 | $13,678 – $18,237 |
| Chandler to Warwick | ~2,644 mi | 7–14 days | $11,898 – $15,864 | $13,683 – $18,244 |
| Tempe to Warwick | ~2,645 mi | 7–14 days | $11,903 – $15,870 | $13,688 – $18,250 |
| Chandler to Providence | ~2,647 mi | 7–14 days | $11,912 – $15,882 | $13,698 – $18,264 |
| Tempe to Providence | ~2,648 mi | 7–14 days | $11,916 – $15,888 | $13,703 – $18,271 |
| Phoenix to Warwick | ~2,651 mi | 7–14 days | $11,930 – $15,906 | $13,719 – $18,292 |
| Phoenix to Providence | ~2,654 mi | 7–14 days | $11,943 – $15,924 | $13,734 – $18,313 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Providence, the distance is about 2,654 miles. From our model that is $11,943 – $15,924 for a two-bedroom home and $13,734 – $18,313 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,599 – $11,465 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,733 – $7,644. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Arizona and Rhode Island, distances run from 2,630 to 2,654 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Rhode Island take?
Phoenix to Providence is 6 days on the road (about 48 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,733 – $7,644 for a two-bedroom home over 2,654 miles against $11,943 – $15,924 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,599 – $11,465, splits the difference and gives you days to load.