Moving from Oregon to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Phoenix it is about 1,173 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 21 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,097 to 1,295 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.
- ~1,173 miPortland → Phoenix
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,279+2-bedroom, movers
- 21City routes priced
In short
About 4,336 people moved from Oregon to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,646), and about 7,194 went the other way. Between Portland and Phoenix it is about 1,173 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,279 – $7,038 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,336 people a year (±1,646), against about 7,194 (±2,095) from Arizona to Oregon, so Arizona loses about 2,858 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Maricopa County | 1,589 ±536 |
| Multnomah County | Maricopa County | 743 ±253 |
| Multnomah County | Pinal County | 573 ±674* |
| Lane County | Maricopa County | 414 ±246 |
| Clackamas County | Maricopa County | 355 ±209 |
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 Oregon and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Arizona
At about 1,173 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home and $6,070 – $8,094 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,801 – $5,067; a freight trailer is $2,534 – $3,378.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,959 – $5,279 | $2,850 – $3,801 | $1,900 – $2,534 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,751 – $6,334 | $3,420 – $4,561 | $2,280 – $3,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,279 – $7,038 | $3,801 – $5,067 | $2,534 – $3,378 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,070 – $8,094 | $4,371 – $5,827 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,862 – $9,149 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,294 – $4,392 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,918 – $10,557 | $5,701 – $7,601 | $3,801 – $5,067 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,173 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 Oregon to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene to Phoenix | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Eugene to Scottsdale | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Eugene to Tempe | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| Eugene to Mesa | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Eugene to Chandler | ~1,117 mi | 3–7 days | $5,027 – $6,702 | $5,780 – $7,707 |
| Eugene to Gilbert | ~1,120 mi | 3–7 days | $5,040 – $6,720 | $5,796 – $7,728 |
| Salem to Phoenix | ~1,149 mi | 3–7 days | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
| Salem to Scottsdale | ~1,151 mi | 3–7 days | $5,180 – $6,906 | $5,956 – $7,942 |
| Salem to Tempe | ~1,158 mi | 3–7 days | $5,211 – $6,948 | $5,993 – $7,990 |
| Salem to Mesa | ~1,160 mi | 3–7 days | $5,220 – $6,960 | $6,003 – $8,004 |
| Salem to Chandler | ~1,168 mi | 3–7 days | $5,256 – $7,008 | $6,044 – $8,059 |
| Salem to Gilbert | ~1,170 mi | 3–7 days | $5,265 – $7,020 | $6,055 – $8,073 |
| Portland to Phoenix | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Portland to Scottsdale | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Portland to Tempe | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Portland to Mesa | ~1,183 mi | 3–7 days | $5,324 – $7,098 | $6,122 – $8,163 |
| Portland to Chandler | ~1,192 mi | 3–7 days | $5,364 – $7,152 | $6,169 – $8,225 |
| Portland to Gilbert | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Eugene to Tucson | ~1,221 mi | 7–14 days | $5,495 – $7,326 | $6,319 – $8,425 |
| Salem to Tucson | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Portland to Tucson | ~1,295 mi | 7–14 days | $5,828 – $7,770 | $6,702 – $8,935 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon 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 Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Phoenix, the distance is about 1,173 miles. From our model that is $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home and $6,070 – $8,094 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,801 – $5,067 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,534 – $3,378. Across the 21 city pairs we price between Oregon and Arizona, distances run from 1,097 to 1,295 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Arizona take?
Portland to Phoenix is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oregon to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,534 – $3,378 for a two-bedroom home over 1,173 miles against $5,279 – $7,038 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,801 – $5,067, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,336 people (±1,646) moved from Oregon to Arizona that year, against about 7,194 (±2,095) from Arizona to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 19th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.