Moving from Maine to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Phoenix it is about 2,728 miles and 6 days on the road (about 50 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,714 to 2,819 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.
- ~2,728 miPortland → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,276+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 439 people moved from Maine to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±362), and about 731 went the other way. Between Portland and Phoenix it is about 2,728 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,276 – $16,368 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 439 people a year (±362), against about 731 (±1,060) from Arizona to Maine, so Arizona loses about 292 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 42nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Maricopa County | 37 ±41* |
| Androscoggin County | Maricopa County | 34 ±53* |
| Hancock County | Maricopa County | 28 ±33* |
| Knox County | Pima County | 26 ±28* |
| Kennebec County | Maricopa County | 25 ±36* |
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.
Portland 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 Maine and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Maine to Arizona
At about 2,728 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,276 – $16,368 for a two-bedroom home and $14,117 – $18,823 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,839 – $11,785; a freight trailer is $5,892 – $7,857.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,207 – $12,276 | $6,629 – $8,839 | $4,419 – $5,892 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,048 – $14,731 | $7,955 – $10,606 | $5,303 – $7,071 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,276 – $16,368 | $8,839 – $11,785 | $5,892 – $7,857 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,117 – $18,823 | $10,165 – $13,553 | $6,776 – $9,035 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,959 – $21,278 | $11,490 – $15,320 | $7,660 – $10,214 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,414 – $24,552 | $13,258 – $17,677 | $8,839 – $11,785 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,728 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 Maine to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Gilbert | ~2,714 mi | 7–14 days | $12,213 – $16,284 | $14,045 – $18,727 |
| Portland to Mesa | ~2,715 mi | 7–14 days | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Portland to Tucson | ~2,715 mi | 7–14 days | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Portland to Scottsdale | ~2,717 mi | 7–14 days | $12,227 – $16,302 | $14,060 – $18,747 |
| Portland to Chandler | ~2,722 mi | 7–14 days | $12,249 – $16,332 | $14,086 – $18,782 |
| Portland to Tempe | ~2,722 mi | 7–14 days | $12,249 – $16,332 | $14,086 – $18,782 |
| Portland to Phoenix | ~2,728 mi | 7–14 days | $12,276 – $16,368 | $14,117 – $18,823 |
| Bangor to Gilbert | ~2,806 mi | 7–14 days | $12,627 – $16,836 | $14,521 – $19,361 |
| Bangor to Mesa | ~2,807 mi | 7–14 days | $12,632 – $16,842 | $14,526 – $19,368 |
| Bangor to Scottsdale | ~2,809 mi | 7–14 days | $12,641 – $16,854 | $14,537 – $19,382 |
| Bangor to Tucson | ~2,810 mi | 7–14 days | $12,645 – $16,860 | $14,542 – $19,389 |
| Bangor to Chandler | ~2,813 mi | 7–14 days | $12,659 – $16,878 | $14,557 – $19,410 |
| Bangor to Tempe | ~2,813 mi | 7–14 days | $12,659 – $16,878 | $14,557 – $19,410 |
| Bangor to Phoenix | ~2,819 mi | 7–14 days | $12,686 – $16,914 | $14,588 – $19,451 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maine
10 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 25 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 25 driver inspections (8.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 1846942 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Allen's Transfer & Storage LLCAugusta, ME · USDOT 4357146 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Knowlton Moving and Storage CorpWarren, ME · USDOT 2371561 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| J C Moving LLCPortland, ME · USDOT 3266900 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsPortland, ME · USDOT 51022 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncWindham, ME · USDOT 714881 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
39 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maine, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maine 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 Maine. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maine
Maine to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,728 miles. From our model that is $12,276 – $16,368 for a two-bedroom home and $14,117 – $18,823 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,839 – $11,785 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,892 – $7,857. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Maine and Arizona, distances run from 2,714 to 2,819 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Arizona take?
Portland to Phoenix is 6 days on the road (about 50 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 Maine to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Maine into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 39 listed movers based in Maine, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maine.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maine to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,892 – $7,857 for a two-bedroom home over 2,728 miles against $12,276 – $16,368 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,839 – $11,785, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 439 people (±362) moved from Maine to Arizona that year, against about 731 (±1,060) from Arizona to Maine. That makes Maine the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.