Moving from District of Columbia to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Washington and Phoenix it is about 2,306 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 7 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,274 to 2,306 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.
- ~2,306 miWashington → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,377+2-bedroom, movers
- 7City routes priced
In short
About 96 people moved from District of Columbia to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±99), and about 636 went the other way. Between Washington and Phoenix it is about 2,306 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,377 – $13,836 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 2 movers based in District of Columbia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from District of Columbia to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 96 people a year (±99), against about 636 (±452) from Arizona to District of Columbia, so Arizona loses about 540 people a year on this exchange. District of Columbia is the 48th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Maricopa County | 157 ±98 |
| District of Columbia | Pima County | 40 ±50* |
| District of Columbia | Santa Cruz County | 19 ±29* |
| District of Columbia | Apache County | 7 ±11* |
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.
Washington 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 District of Columbia and Arizona.
Cost of moving from District of Columbia to Arizona
At about 2,306 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,377 – $13,836 for a two-bedroom home and $11,934 – $15,911 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,471 – $9,962; a freight trailer is $4,981 – $6,641.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,783 – $10,377 | $5,604 – $7,471 | $3,736 – $4,981 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,339 – $12,452 | $6,724 – $8,966 | $4,483 – $5,977 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,377 – $13,836 | $7,471 – $9,962 | $4,981 – $6,641 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,934 – $15,911 | $8,592 – $11,456 | $5,728 – $7,637 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,490 – $17,987 | $9,713 – $12,950 | $6,475 – $8,634 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,566 – $20,754 | $11,207 – $14,943 | $7,471 – $9,962 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,306 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 District of Columbia to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington to Tucson | ~2,274 mi | 7–14 days | $10,233 – $13,644 | $11,768 – $15,691 |
| Washington to Gilbert | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
| Washington to Mesa | ~2,292 mi | 7–14 days | $10,314 – $13,752 | $11,861 – $15,815 |
| Washington to Scottsdale | ~2,295 mi | 7–14 days | $10,328 – $13,770 | $11,877 – $15,836 |
| Washington to Chandler | ~2,297 mi | 7–14 days | $10,337 – $13,782 | $11,887 – $15,849 |
| Washington to Tempe | ~2,299 mi | 7–14 days | $10,346 – $13,794 | $11,897 – $15,863 |
| Washington to Phoenix | ~2,306 mi | 7–14 days | $10,377 – $13,836 | $11,934 – $15,911 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in District of Columbia
1 of the 2 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Anytime Movers LLCWashington, DC · USDOT 4187569 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
6 listed household-goods carriers are based in District of Columbia, 2 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from District of Columbia
District of Columbia to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from District of Columbia to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Washington and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,306 miles. From our model that is $10,377 – $13,836 for a two-bedroom home and $11,934 – $15,911 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,471 – $9,962 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,981 – $6,641. Across the 7 city pairs we price between District of Columbia and Arizona, distances run from 2,274 to 2,306 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from District of Columbia to Arizona take?
Washington to Phoenix is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 District of Columbia to Arizona?
Yes. A move from District of Columbia into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 6 listed movers based in District of Columbia, 2 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within District of Columbia.
What is the cheapest way to move from District of Columbia to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,981 – $6,641 for a two-bedroom home over 2,306 miles against $10,377 – $13,836 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,471 – $9,962, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from District of Columbia to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 96 people (±99) moved from District of Columbia to Arizona that year, against about 636 (±452) from Arizona to District of Columbia. That makes District of Columbia the 48th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.