Moving from Connecticut to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Phoenix it is about 2,578 miles and 6 days on the road (about 47 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,501 to 2,578 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.
- ~2,578 miHartford → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,601+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 930 people moved from Connecticut to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±916). Between Hartford and Phoenix it is about 2,578 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $11,601 – $15,468 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 930 people a year (±916). Connecticut is the 35th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Maricopa County | 445 ±306 |
| Hartford County | Maricopa County | 118 ±124* |
| New Haven County | Maricopa County | 93 ±68 |
| Windham County | Maricopa County | 89 ±139* |
| New London County | Maricopa County | 74 ±59 |
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.
Hartford to Phoenix, 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 Connecticut and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Arizona
At about 2,578 miles, full-service movers should land around $11,601 – $15,468 for a two-bedroom home and $13,341 – $17,788 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,353 – $11,137; a freight trailer is $5,568 – $7,425.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,701 – $11,601 | $6,265 – $8,353 | $4,176 – $5,568 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,441 – $13,921 | $7,517 – $10,023 | $5,012 – $6,682 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,601 – $15,468 | $8,353 – $11,137 | $5,568 – $7,425 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,341 – $17,788 | $9,606 – $12,808 | $6,404 – $8,538 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,081 – $20,108 | $10,859 – $14,478 | $7,239 – $9,652 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $17,402 – $23,202 | $12,529 – $16,705 | $8,353 – $11,137 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,578 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 Connecticut to Arizona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Tucson | ~2,501 mi | 7–14 days | $11,255 – $15,006 | $12,943 – $17,257 |
| Stamford to Gilbert | ~2,509 mi | 7–14 days | $11,291 – $15,054 | $12,984 – $17,312 |
| Stamford to Mesa | ~2,511 mi | 7–14 days | $11,300 – $15,066 | $12,994 – $17,326 |
| Stamford to Scottsdale | ~2,514 mi | 7–14 days | $11,313 – $15,084 | $13,010 – $17,347 |
| Stamford to Chandler | ~2,516 mi | 7–14 days | $11,322 – $15,096 | $13,020 – $17,360 |
| Stamford to Tempe | ~2,518 mi | 7–14 days | $11,331 – $15,108 | $13,031 – $17,374 |
| Bridgeport to Tucson | ~2,523 mi | 7–14 days | $11,354 – $15,138 | $13,057 – $17,409 |
| Stamford to Phoenix | ~2,524 mi | 7–14 days | $11,358 – $15,144 | $13,062 – $17,416 |
| Bridgeport to Gilbert | ~2,530 mi | 7–14 days | $11,385 – $15,180 | $13,093 – $17,457 |
| Bridgeport to Mesa | ~2,532 mi | 7–14 days | $11,394 – $15,192 | $13,103 – $17,471 |
| Bridgeport to Scottsdale | ~2,535 mi | 7–14 days | $11,408 – $15,210 | $13,119 – $17,492 |
| Bridgeport to Chandler | ~2,538 mi | 7–14 days | $11,421 – $15,228 | $13,134 – $17,512 |
| Bridgeport to Tempe | ~2,539 mi | 7–14 days | $11,426 – $15,234 | $13,139 – $17,519 |
| New Haven to Tucson | ~2,540 mi | 7–14 days | $11,430 – $15,240 | $13,145 – $17,526 |
| Bridgeport to Phoenix | ~2,545 mi | 7–14 days | $11,453 – $15,270 | $13,170 – $17,561 |
| New Haven to Gilbert | ~2,547 mi | 7–14 days | $11,462 – $15,282 | $13,181 – $17,574 |
| New Haven to Mesa | ~2,548 mi | 7–14 days | $11,466 – $15,288 | $13,186 – $17,581 |
| New Haven to Scottsdale | ~2,551 mi | 7–14 days | $11,480 – $15,306 | $13,201 – $17,602 |
| New Haven to Chandler | ~2,554 mi | 7–14 days | $11,493 – $15,324 | $13,217 – $17,623 |
| New Haven to Tempe | ~2,555 mi | 7–14 days | $11,498 – $15,330 | $13,222 – $17,630 |
| Hartford to Tucson | ~2,558 mi | 7–14 days | $11,511 – $15,348 | $13,238 – $17,650 |
| New Haven to Phoenix | ~2,562 mi | 7–14 days | $11,529 – $15,372 | $13,258 – $17,678 |
| Hartford to Gilbert | ~2,563 mi | 7–14 days | $11,534 – $15,378 | $13,264 – $17,685 |
| Hartford to Mesa | ~2,565 mi | 7–14 days | $11,543 – $15,390 | $13,274 – $17,698 |
| Hartford to Scottsdale | ~2,568 mi | 7–14 days | $11,556 – $15,408 | $13,289 – $17,719 |
| Hartford to Chandler | ~2,571 mi | 7–14 days | $11,570 – $15,426 | $13,305 – $17,740 |
| Hartford to Tempe | ~2,572 mi | 7–14 days | $11,574 – $15,432 | $13,310 – $17,747 |
| Hartford to Phoenix | ~2,578 mi | 7–14 days | $11,601 – $15,468 | $13,341 – $17,788 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,578 miles. From our model that is $11,601 – $15,468 for a two-bedroom home and $13,341 – $17,788 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,353 – $11,137 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,568 – $7,425. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Arizona, distances run from 2,501 to 2,578 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Arizona take?
Hartford to Phoenix is 6 days on the road (about 47 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 Connecticut to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,568 – $7,425 for a two-bedroom home over 2,578 miles against $11,601 – $15,468 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,353 – $11,137, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 930 people (±916) moved from Connecticut to Arizona that year. That makes Connecticut the 35th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.