Moving from Moreno Valley, CA to Tucson, AZ
About 442 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 Moreno Valley, CA to Tucson, AZ covers about 442 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,989 – $2,652 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 619 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 442 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 $1,989 – $2,652 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Moreno Valley to Tucson
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,492 – $1,989 | $1,074 – $1,432 | $716 – $955 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 – $2,387 | $1,289 – $1,718 | $859 – $1,146 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,989 – $2,652 | $1,432 – $1,909 | $955 – $1,273 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,287 – $3,050 | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,586 – $3,448 | $1,862 – $2,482 | $1,241 – $1,655 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,984 – $3,978 | $2,148 – $2,864 | $1,432 – $1,909 |
Transport only, for an estimated 442 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, Moreno Valley to Tucson
442 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,210. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,989 to $2,652, 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 Moreno Valley to Tucson
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 619 people a year (±210) moved from Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley, to Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson. Going the other way: about 287 people a year (±285). Movers from Riverside County make up 1.0% 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 |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA | 18,899 ±2,121 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| Orange County, CA | 9,536 ±1,249 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,201 ±1,135 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,651 ±799 |
| 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
27 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Moreno Valley (94 counting those licensed only inside California). 16 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.3% of their 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Murrieta MovingUSDOT 1076656 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| R & R Relocation LLCUSDOT 4316695 | Temecula · 30 mi | 9 trucks | 12 | 30.0% of 10 |
| Redlands MovingUSDOT 2774641 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Merit Moving SystemsUSDOT 1839600 | Corona · 23 mi | 6 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Big Deahl's MoversUSDOT 3295324 | Rancho Cucamonga · 25 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
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 Moreno Valley 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 442 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 Moreno Valley
All routes from Moreno Valley, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley to Fontana, CA | ~23 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Anaheim, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Los Angeles, CA | ~70 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to San Diego, CA | ~97 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Oxnard, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Moreno Valley to Bakersfield, CA | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Moreno Valley to Las Vegas, NV | ~226 mi | $1,017 – $1,356 |
| Moreno Valley to Fresno, CA | ~283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
Also moving to Tucson: from Phoenix, AZ, from Las Cruces, NM, from El Paso, TX, from Albuquerque, NM.
Moreno Valley to Tucson moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to Tucson?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 442 miles cost about $1,492 – $1,989 for a studio, $1,989 – $2,652 for a two-bedroom home and $2,287 – $3,050 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Moreno Valley to Tucson take?
The drive is about 8 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 Moreno Valley to Tucson?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $955 – $1,273 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,989 – $2,652 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,432 – $1,909.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Moreno Valley to Tucson?
Yes. Moreno Valley 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. 27 listed movers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley hold it.
How many people move from Moreno Valley to Tucson each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 619 people a year (margin of error ±210) moved from Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley, 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.