Moving from Georgiato Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Phoenix it is 1,808 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,772 to 2,094 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Atlanta 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 Georgia and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Arizona
At 1,808 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,136 – $10,848 for a two-bedroom home and $9,356 – $12,475 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,858 – $7,811; a freight trailer is $3,905 – $5,207.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,102 – $8,136 | $4,393 – $5,858 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,322 – $9,763 | $5,272 – $7,030 | $3,515 – $4,686 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,136 – $10,848 | $5,858 – $7,811 | $3,905 – $5,207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,356 – $12,475 | $6,737 – $8,982 | $4,491 – $5,988 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,577 – $14,102 | $7,615 – $10,154 | $5,077 – $6,769 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,204 – $16,272 | $8,787 – $11,716 | $5,858 – $7,811 |
Transport only, for 1,808 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 Georgia to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 21 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus to Tucson | ~1,772 mi | 7–14 days | $7,974 – $10,632 | $9,170 – $12,227 |
| Atlanta to Tucson | ~1,796 mi | 7–14 days | $8,082 – $10,776 | $9,294 – $12,392 |
| Atlanta to Phoenix | 1,808 mi | 7–14 days | $8,136 – $10,848 | $9,356 – $12,475 |
| Columbus to Gilbert | ~1,813 mi | 7–14 days | $8,159 – $10,878 | $9,382 – $12,510 |
| Columbus to Mesa | ~1,819 mi | 7–14 days | $8,186 – $10,914 | $9,413 – $12,551 |
| Columbus to Chandler | ~1,821 mi | 7–14 days | $8,195 – $10,926 | $9,424 – $12,565 |
| Columbus to Scottsdale | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Columbus to Tempe | ~1,825 mi | 7–14 days | $8,213 – $10,950 | $9,444 – $12,593 |
| Atlanta to Gilbert | ~1,832 mi | 7–14 days | $8,244 – $10,992 | $9,481 – $12,641 |
| Columbus to Phoenix | ~1,835 mi | 7–14 days | $8,258 – $11,010 | $9,496 – $12,662 |
| Atlanta to Mesa | ~1,836 mi | 7–14 days | $8,262 – $11,016 | $9,501 – $12,668 |
| Atlanta to Chandler | ~1,839 mi | 7–14 days | $8,276 – $11,034 | $9,517 – $12,689 |
| Atlanta to Scottsdale | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Atlanta to Tempe | ~1,843 mi | 7–14 days | $8,294 – $11,058 | $9,538 – $12,717 |
| Augusta to Tucson | ~1,959 mi | 7–14 days | $8,816 – $11,754 | $10,138 – $13,517 |
| Augusta to Gilbert | ~1,995 mi | 7–14 days | $8,978 – $11,970 | $10,324 – $13,766 |
| Augusta to Mesa | ~2,000 mi | 7–14 days | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
| Augusta to Chandler | ~2,003 mi | 7–14 days | $9,014 – $12,018 | $10,366 – $13,821 |
| Augusta to Scottsdale | ~2,005 mi | 7–14 days | $9,023 – $12,030 | $10,376 – $13,835 |
| Augusta to Tempe | ~2,007 mi | 7–14 days | $9,032 – $12,042 | $10,386 – $13,848 |
| Augusta to Phoenix | ~2,016 mi | 7–14 days | $9,072 – $12,096 | $10,433 – $13,910 |
| Savannah to Tucson | ~2,032 mi | 7–14 days | $9,144 – $12,192 | $10,516 – $14,021 |
| Savannah to Gilbert | ~2,073 mi | 7–14 days | $9,329 – $12,438 | $10,728 – $14,304 |
| Savannah to Mesa | ~2,078 mi | 7–14 days | $9,351 – $12,468 | $10,754 – $14,338 |
| Savannah to Chandler | ~2,081 mi | 7–14 days | $9,365 – $12,486 | $10,769 – $14,359 |
| Savannah to Scottsdale | ~2,084 mi | 7–14 days | $9,378 – $12,504 | $10,785 – $14,380 |
| Savannah to Tempe | ~2,085 mi | 7–14 days | $9,383 – $12,510 | $10,790 – $14,387 |
| Savannah to Phoenix | ~2,094 mi | 7–14 days | $9,423 – $12,564 | $10,836 – $14,449 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,808 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Georgia
711 household-goods carriers in Georgia are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Bulldog Movers Inc, Doraville · USDOT 1187702 · 57 trucks
- Atlanta Peach Movers Inc, Doraville · USDOT 797586 · 39 trucks
- Colonial Van Lines Inc, Atlanta · USDOT 1727120 · 27 trucks
- General Movers Llc, Lithonia · USDOT 1914057 · 25 trucks
- Wirks Moving & Storage Inc, Marietta · USDOT 1942465 · 24 trucks
At the Arizona end
373 household-goods carriers are based in Arizona — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Phoenix runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,136 – $10,848 | $10,170 – $13,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,356 – $12,475 | $11,695 – $15,594 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Phoenix, the distance is 1,808 miles. From our model that is $8,136 – $10,848 for a two-bedroom home and $9,356 – $12,475 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,858 – $7,811 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,905 – $5,207. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Georgia and Arizona, distances run from 1,772 to 2,094 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Arizona take?
Atlanta to Phoenix is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Georgia to Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Georgia into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,905 – $5,207 for a two-bedroom home over 1,808 miles against $8,136 – $10,848 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $11,695 – $15,594 rather than $9,356 – $12,475.