Moving from Arizona to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Salt Lake City it is about 589 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 308 to 728 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.
- ~589 miPhoenix → Salt Lake City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,651+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 9,643 people moved from Arizona to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,547), and about 7,366 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Salt Lake City it is about 589 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,651 – $3,534 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,643 people a year (±2,547), against about 7,366 (±2,624) from Utah to Arizona, so Utah gains about 2,277 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 2nd-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Utah County | 1,702 ±399 |
| Maricopa County | Salt Lake County | 1,123 ±448 |
| Mohave County | Washington County | 407 ±232 |
| Maricopa County | Washington County | 384 ±416* |
| Pima County | Salt Lake County | 324 ±159 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Phoenix to Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Utah
At about 589 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,651 – $3,534 for a two-bedroom home and $3,048 – $4,064 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,908 – $2,544; a freight trailer is $1,272 – $1,696.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,988 – $2,651 | $1,431 – $1,908 | $954 – $1,272 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,385 – $3,181 | $1,718 – $2,290 | $1,145 – $1,527 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,651 – $3,534 | $1,908 – $2,544 | $1,272 – $1,696 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,048 – $4,064 | $2,195 – $2,926 | $1,463 – $1,951 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,446 – $4,594 | $2,481 – $3,308 | $1,654 – $2,205 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,976 – $5,301 | $2,863 – $3,817 | $1,908 – $2,544 |
Transport only, for an estimated 589 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 Utah
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale to Saint George | ~308 mi | 1–3 days | $1,386 – $1,848 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| Phoenix to Saint George | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Tempe to Saint George | ~316 mi | 1–3 days | $1,422 – $1,896 | $1,635 – $2,180 |
| Mesa to Saint George | ~317 mi | 1–3 days | $1,427 – $1,902 | $1,640 – $2,187 |
| Chandler to Saint George | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Gilbert to Saint George | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Tucson to Saint George | ~427 mi | 3–7 days | $1,922 – $2,562 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| Scottsdale to Provo | ~543 mi | 3–7 days | $2,444 – $3,258 | $2,810 – $3,747 |
| Phoenix to Provo | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Mesa to Provo | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Tempe to Provo | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Gilbert to Provo | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Chandler to Provo | ~560 mi | 3–7 days | $2,520 – $3,360 | $2,898 – $3,864 |
| Scottsdale to Salt Lake City | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
| Phoenix to Salt Lake City | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Mesa to Salt Lake City | ~592 mi | 3–7 days | $2,664 – $3,552 | $3,064 – $4,085 |
| Tempe to Salt Lake City | ~594 mi | 3–7 days | $2,673 – $3,564 | $3,074 – $4,099 |
| Gilbert to Salt Lake City | ~600 mi | 3–7 days | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,105 – $4,140 |
| Chandler to Salt Lake City | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Scottsdale to Ogden | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Phoenix to Ogden | ~626 mi | 3–7 days | $2,817 – $3,756 | $3,240 – $4,319 |
| Mesa to Ogden | ~629 mi | 3–7 days | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
| Tempe to Ogden | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Gilbert to Ogden | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Chandler to Ogden | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Tucson to Provo | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Tucson to Salt Lake City | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Tucson to Ogden | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 589 miles. From our model that is $2,651 – $3,534 for a two-bedroom home and $3,048 – $4,064 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,908 – $2,544 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,272 – $1,696. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and Utah, distances run from 308 to 728 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Utah take?
Phoenix to Salt Lake City is 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Utah?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,272 – $1,696 for a two-bedroom home over 589 miles against $2,651 – $3,534 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,908 – $2,544, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,643 people (±2,547) moved from Arizona to Utah that year, against about 7,366 (±2,624) from Utah to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.