Moving from Tucson, AZ to El Paso, TX
About 309 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Texas, 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 Tucson, AZ to El Paso, TX covers about 309 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,391 – $1,854 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 174 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 309 miles, about 6 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 $1,391 – $1,854. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Tucson to El Paso
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,043 – $1,391 | $751 – $1,001 | $501 – $667 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,251 – $1,669 | $901 – $1,201 | $601 – $801 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,001 – $1,335 | $667 – $890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,599 – $2,132 | $1,151 – $1,535 | $768 – $1,023 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,808 – $2,410 | $1,302 – $1,735 | $868 – $1,157 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,086 – $2,781 | $1,502 – $2,002 | $1,001 – $1,335 |
Transport only, for an estimated 309 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, Tucson to El Paso
309 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,545. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,391 to $1,854, 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 Tucson to El Paso
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 174 people a year (±172) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso. Going the other way: about 358 people a year (±218). Movers from Pima County make up 0.5% of the 34,794 people a year who moved into El Paso County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 13,503 people a year (±3,464) moving from Arizona to Texas and about 10,306 people a year (±2,404) from Texas to Arizona — a net gain for Texas of about 3,197 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 4,624 ±829 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,342 ±952 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 907 ±297 |
| Clark County, NV | 896 ±464 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 1,824 ±529 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,599 ±476 |
| Dallas County, TX | 1,466 ±523 |
| Ector County, TX | 1,100 ±376 |
| Travis County, TX | 819 ±560 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tucson (54 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.6% of their 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 1423974 | Tucson · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Soto's Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2591333 | Tucson · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Swift & Gentle Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2293951 | Tucson · 0 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tucson LLCUSDOT 1050329 | Tucson · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Citizens Transfer & Storage Company IncUSDOT 118397 | Tucson · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Swanson's Moving & Delivery LLCUSDOT 2006371 | Tucson · 11 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the El Paso end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of El Paso: Summit Moving & Storage (El Paso, 20 trucks), A-1 Freeman Moving and Storage El Paso LLC (El Paso, 11 trucks), Daniel's Moving & Storage Inc (El Paso, 11 trucks), Super Good Movers LLC (El Paso, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Texas, 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 Tucson to El Paso
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 309 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 El Paso
A local move inside El Paso later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from El Paso are Las Cruces (about 49 mi), Albuquerque (about 268 mi), Tucson (about 309 mi).
Other routes from Tucson
All routes from Tucson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Phoenix, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Tucson to Albuquerque, NM | ~370 mi | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| Tucson to San Diego, CA | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Las Vegas, NV | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Moreno Valley, CA | ~442 mi | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| Tucson to Anaheim, CA | ~477 mi | $2,147 – $2,862 |
| Tucson to Los Angeles, CA | ~512 mi | $2,304 – $3,072 |
| Tucson to Bakersfield, CA | ~596 mi | $2,682 – $3,576 |
Also moving to El Paso: from Las Cruces, NM, from Albuquerque, NM, from Lubbock, TX, from Phoenix, AZ.
Tucson to El Paso moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to El Paso?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 309 miles cost about $1,043 – $1,391 for a studio, $1,391 – $1,854 for a two-bedroom home and $1,599 – $2,132 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to El Paso take?
The drive is about 6 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 Tucson to El Paso?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $667 – $890 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,391 – $1,854 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,001 – $1,335.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to El Paso?
Yes. Tucson is in Arizona and El Paso is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 17 listed movers within 30 miles of Tucson hold it.
How many people move from Tucson to El Paso each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 174 people a year (margin of error ±172) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, to El Paso County, which contains El Paso.
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.