Moving from Georgia to 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 (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.
- 1,808 miAtlanta → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,136+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 3,218 people moved from Georgia to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,467), and about 5,085 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Phoenix it is 1,808 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,136 – $10,848 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,218 people a year (±1,467), against about 5,085 (±3,014) from Arizona to Georgia, so Arizona loses about 1,867 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 23rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | Maricopa County | 715 ±285 |
| Gwinnett County | Maricopa County | 313 ±220 |
| DeKalb County | Maricopa County | 281 ±234 |
| Cobb County | Maricopa County | 212 ±124 |
| Bibb County | Maricopa County | 184 ±218* |
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.
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. 2 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia 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 Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Georgia into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
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, about $5,858 – $7,811, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,218 people (±1,467) moved from Georgia to Arizona that year, against about 5,085 (±3,014) from Arizona to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.