Moving from Long Beach, CA to Tucson, AZ
About 503 miles across a state line, from California into Arizona, 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 Long Beach, CA to Tucson, AZ covers about 503 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,264 – $3,018 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 1,719 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 503 miles between California and Arizona, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,264 – $3,018 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Long Beach to Tucson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,698 – $2,264 | $1,222 – $1,630 | $815 – $1,086 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,037 – $2,716 | $1,467 – $1,956 | $978 – $1,304 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,264 – $3,018 | $1,630 – $2,173 | $1,086 – $1,449 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,603 – $3,471 | $1,874 – $2,499 | $1,249 – $1,666 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,943 – $3,923 | $2,119 – $2,825 | $1,412 – $1,883 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,395 – $4,527 | $2,445 – $3,259 | $1,630 – $2,173 |
Transport only, for an estimated 503 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, Long Beach to Tucson
503 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,515. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,264 to $3,018, 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 Long Beach to Tucson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,719 people a year (±590) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Long Beach, to Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson. Going the other way: about 719 people a year (±184). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 2.8% of the 60,943 people a year who moved into Pima County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 52,383 people a year (±6,890) moving from California to Arizona and about 28,174 people a year (±4,463) from Arizona to California — a net gain for Arizona of about 24,209 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| Clark County, NV | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Kern County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 2,942 ±711 |
| Cochise County, AZ | 2,144 ±529 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 1,719 ±590 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,425 ±539 |
Licensed movers at each end
106 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Long Beach (430 counting those licensed only inside California). 66 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.1% of their 378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 19 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 19 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 22 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
| 123 Moving and StorageUSDOT 2074992 | Los Angeles · 12 mi | 11 trucks | 15 | 13.3% of 15 |
| Terry Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 649215 | Lake Forest · 30 mi | 11 trucks | 10 | 42.9% of 7 |
| Garidelles Moving & Walters TransferUSDOT 1575046 | Los Angeles · 21 mi | 10 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Tucson end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Tucson: Desert Sun Moving Service (Tucson, 11 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Tucson, 11 trucks), Ralph's Moving & Storage (Tucson, 9 trucks), Delivery Doctors Movers LLC (Tucson, 7 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Arizona, 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 Long Beach to Tucson
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 503 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Tucson
A local move inside Tucson 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 Tucson are Gilbert (about 102 mi), Chandler (about 104 mi), Mesa (about 112 mi).
Other routes from Long Beach
All routes from Long Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach to Fontana, CA | ~56 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Long Beach to Boise, ID | ~803 mi | $3,614 – $4,818 |
Also moving to Tucson: from Phoenix, AZ, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Albuquerque, NM.
Long Beach to Tucson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Long Beach to Tucson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 503 miles cost about $1,698 – $2,264 for a studio, $2,264 – $3,018 for a two-bedroom home and $2,603 – $3,471 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Long Beach to Tucson take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Long Beach to Tucson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,086 – $1,449 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,264 – $3,018 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,630 – $2,173.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Long Beach to Tucson?
Yes. Long Beach is in California and Tucson is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 106 listed movers within 30 miles of Long Beach hold it.
How many people move from Long Beach to Tucson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,719 people a year (margin of error ±590) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Long Beach, to Pima County, which contains Tucson.
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.