Moving from Tucson, AZ to Eugene, OR
About 1,221 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Oregon, 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 Eugene, OR covers about 1,221 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,495 – $7,326 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 131 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,221 miles from Arizona to Oregon. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $5,495 – $7,326 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Tucson to Eugene
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,121 – $5,495 | $2,967 – $3,956 | $1,978 – $2,637 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,945 – $6,593 | $3,560 – $4,747 | $2,374 – $3,165 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,495 – $7,326 | $3,956 – $5,275 | $2,637 – $3,516 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,319 – $8,425 | $4,549 – $6,066 | $3,033 – $4,044 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,143 – $9,524 | $5,143 – $6,857 | $3,429 – $4,571 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,242 – $10,989 | $5,934 – $7,912 | $3,956 – $5,275 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,221 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 Eugene
1,221 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $6,105. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,495 to $7,326, 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 Eugene
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 131 people a year (±97) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to Lane County, OR, home to Eugene. Going the other way: about 156 people a year (±100). Movers from Pima County make up 0.5% of the 27,282 people a year who moved into Lane County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,194 people a year (±2,095) moving from Arizona to Oregon and about 4,336 people a year (±1,646) from Oregon to Arizona — a net gain for Oregon of about 2,858 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 |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR | 1,425 ±453 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,256 ±342 |
| Marion County, OR | 1,159 ±370 |
| Washington County, OR | 1,076 ±277 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 1,057 ±377 |
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 Eugene end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Eugene: Cross Town Movers (Eugene, 16 trucks), Bertsch Moving & Storage Co Inc (Corvallis, 11 trucks), Active Transfer Inc (Eugene, 9 trucks), Emerald Moving Inc (Eugene, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Oregon, 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 Eugene
Insist on a survey
Over 1,221 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,221 miles of handling.
Arriving in Eugene
A local move inside Eugene 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 Eugene are Salem (about 72 mi), Portland (about 121 mi), Vancouver (about 130 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 El Paso, TX | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| 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 |
Also moving to Eugene: from Salem, OR, from Portland, OR, from Vancouver, WA, from Olympia, WA.
Tucson to Eugene moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Eugene?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,221 miles cost about $4,121 – $5,495 for a studio, $5,495 – $7,326 for a two-bedroom home and $6,319 – $8,425 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to Eugene take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tucson to Eugene?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,637 – $3,516 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,495 – $7,326 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,956 – $5,275.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to Eugene?
Yes. Tucson is in Arizona and Eugene is in Oregon, 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 Eugene each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 131 people a year (margin of error ±97) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, to Lane County, which contains Eugene.
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.