Moving from Arizonato Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Virginia Beach it is about 2,379 miles and 5 days on the road (about 43 hours of driving); the 35 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,245 to 2,379 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix to Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Virginia
At about 2,379 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,706 – $14,274 for a two-bedroom home and $12,311 – $16,415 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,708 – $10,277; a freight trailer is $5,139 – $6,852.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,029 – $10,706 | $5,781 – $7,708 | $3,854 – $5,139 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,635 – $12,847 | $6,937 – $9,250 | $4,625 – $6,166 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,706 – $14,274 | $7,708 – $10,277 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,311 – $16,415 | $8,864 – $11,819 | $5,909 – $7,879 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,917 – $18,556 | $10,020 – $13,360 | $6,680 – $8,907 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,058 – $21,411 | $11,562 – $15,416 | $7,708 – $10,277 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,379 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 35 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Richmond | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Gilbert to Richmond | ~2,265 mi | 7–14 days | $10,193 – $13,590 | $11,721 – $15,629 |
| Mesa to Richmond | ~2,268 mi | 7–14 days | $10,206 – $13,608 | $11,737 – $15,649 |
| Tucson to Arlington | ~2,271 mi | 7–14 days | $10,220 – $13,626 | $11,752 – $15,670 |
| Scottsdale to Richmond | ~2,272 mi | 7–14 days | $10,224 – $13,632 | $11,758 – $15,677 |
| Chandler to Richmond | ~2,273 mi | 7–14 days | $10,229 – $13,638 | $11,763 – $15,684 |
| Tempe to Richmond | ~2,275 mi | 7–14 days | $10,238 – $13,650 | $11,773 – $15,698 |
| Phoenix to Richmond | ~2,283 mi | 7–14 days | $10,274 – $13,698 | $11,815 – $15,753 |
| Gilbert to Arlington | ~2,286 mi | 7–14 days | $10,287 – $13,716 | $11,830 – $15,773 |
| Mesa to Arlington | ~2,288 mi | 7–14 days | $10,296 – $13,728 | $11,840 – $15,787 |
| Scottsdale to Arlington | ~2,292 mi | 7–14 days | $10,314 – $13,752 | $11,861 – $15,815 |
| Chandler to Arlington | ~2,293 mi | 7–14 days | $10,319 – $13,758 | $11,866 – $15,822 |
| Tempe to Arlington | ~2,295 mi | 7–14 days | $10,328 – $13,770 | $11,877 – $15,836 |
| Phoenix to Arlington | ~2,303 mi | 7–14 days | $10,364 – $13,818 | $11,918 – $15,891 |
| Tucson to Chesapeake | ~2,318 mi | 7–14 days | $10,431 – $13,908 | $11,996 – $15,994 |
| Tucson to Norfolk | ~2,319 mi | 7–14 days | $10,436 – $13,914 | $12,001 – $16,001 |
| Tucson to Virginia Beach | ~2,339 mi | 7–14 days | $10,526 – $14,034 | $12,104 – $16,139 |
| Gilbert to Chesapeake | ~2,341 mi | 7–14 days | $10,535 – $14,046 | $12,115 – $16,153 |
| Gilbert to Norfolk | ~2,341 mi | 7–14 days | $10,535 – $14,046 | $12,115 – $16,153 |
| Mesa to Norfolk | ~2,344 mi | 7–14 days | $10,548 – $14,064 | $12,130 – $16,174 |
| Mesa to Chesapeake | ~2,345 mi | 7–14 days | $10,553 – $14,070 | $12,135 – $16,181 |
| Chandler to Chesapeake | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Chandler to Norfolk | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Scottsdale to Chesapeake | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Scottsdale to Norfolk | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Tempe to Chesapeake | ~2,352 mi | 7–14 days | $10,584 – $14,112 | $12,172 – $16,229 |
| Tempe to Norfolk | ~2,352 mi | 7–14 days | $10,584 – $14,112 | $12,172 – $16,229 |
| Phoenix to Norfolk | ~2,359 mi | 7–14 days | $10,616 – $14,154 | $12,208 – $16,277 |
| Phoenix to Chesapeake | ~2,360 mi | 7–14 days | $10,620 – $14,160 | $12,213 – $16,284 |
| Gilbert to Virginia Beach | ~2,361 mi | 7–14 days | $10,625 – $14,166 | $12,218 – $16,291 |
| Mesa to Virginia Beach | ~2,365 mi | 7–14 days | $10,643 – $14,190 | $12,239 – $16,319 |
| Chandler to Virginia Beach | ~2,369 mi | 7–14 days | $10,661 – $14,214 | $12,260 – $16,346 |
| Scottsdale to Virginia Beach | ~2,369 mi | 7–14 days | $10,661 – $14,214 | $12,260 – $16,346 |
| Tempe to Virginia Beach | ~2,372 mi | 7–14 days | $10,674 – $14,232 | $12,275 – $16,367 |
| Phoenix to Virginia Beach | ~2,379 mi | 7–14 days | $10,706 – $14,274 | $12,311 – $16,415 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 2,379 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Virginia end
416 household-goods carriers are based in Virginia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Virginia Beach runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $10,706 – $14,274 | $13,383 – $17,843 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,311 – $16,415 | $15,389 – $20,519 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 2,379 miles. From our model that is $10,706 – $14,274 for a two-bedroom home and $12,311 – $16,415 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,708 – $10,277 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,139 – $6,852. Across the 35 city pairs we price between Arizona and Virginia, distances run from 2,245 to 2,379 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Virginia take?
Phoenix to Virginia Beach is 5 days on the road (about 43 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 Virginia?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,139 – $6,852 for a two-bedroom home over 2,379 miles against $10,706 – $14,274 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $15,389 – $20,519 rather than $12,311 – $16,415.