Moving from Arizona to 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 (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.
- ~2,379 miPhoenix → Virginia Beach
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,706+2-bedroom, movers
- 35City routes priced
In short
About 2,662 people moved from Arizona to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,528), and about 3,996 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Virginia Beach it is about 2,379 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,706 – $14,274 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,662 people a year (±1,528), against about 3,996 (±1,816) from Virginia to Arizona, so Virginia loses about 1,334 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 24th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Rockingham County | 189 ±195* |
| Maricopa County | Fairfax County | 182 ±143 |
| Cochise County | Fairfax County | 176 ±145 |
| Maricopa County | Colonial Heights City | 163 ±207* |
| Maricopa County | Chesapeake City | 163 ±187* |
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 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. 1 has 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.
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 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. A move from Arizona into Virginia 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 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, about $7,708 – $10,277, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,662 people (±1,528) moved from Arizona to Virginia that year, against about 3,996 (±1,816) from Virginia to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 24th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.