Moving from Tucson, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
About 124 miles inside Arizona. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Arizona, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
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 Phoenix, AZ covers about 124 miles and is a move within Arizona. Full-service movers cost $558 – $744 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 6,565 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 124 miles, about 2 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 $558 – $744. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Arizona
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Tucson to Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $502 – $670 | $362 – $482 | $241 – $321 |
| 2 bedrooms | $558 – $744 | $402 – $536 | $268 – $357 |
| 3 bedrooms | $642 – $856 | $462 – $616 | $308 – $411 |
| 4 bedrooms | $725 – $967 | $522 – $696 | $348 – $464 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $837 – $1,116 | $603 – $804 | $402 – $536 |
Transport only, for an estimated 124 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 Phoenix
124 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $620. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $558 to $744, 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 Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 6,565 people a year (±949) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 10,124 people a year (±953). Movers from Pima County make up 3.5% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
Licensed movers at each end
54 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Tucson. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sun Moving ServiceUSDOT 1530744 | Tucson · 3 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 1423974 | Tucson · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Ralph's Moving & StorageUSDOT 54231 | Tucson · 4 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| Delivery Doctors Movers LLCUSDOT 1039919 | Tucson · 3 mi | 7 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 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Arizona, so Arizona rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Arizona licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Arizona, so your protection on this 124-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Tucson to Phoenix
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 124 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 Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 mi).
Other routes from Tucson
All routes from Tucson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tucson to Bakersfield, CA | ~596 mi | $2,682 – $3,576 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV, from San Diego, CA.
Tucson to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 124 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $558 – $744 for a two-bedroom home and $642 – $856 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to Phoenix take?
The drive is about 2 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 Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $268 – $357 for a two-bedroom home, against $558 – $744 with full-service movers; a moving container is $402 – $536.
Is Tucson to Phoenix an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Arizona, so the move is regulated by Arizona rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Arizona requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Tucson to Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 6,565 people a year (margin of error ±949) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
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.