Moving from Rhode Islandto Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Phoenix it is about 2,654 miles and 6 days on the road (about 48 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,630 to 2,654 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Arizona
At about 2,654 miles, full-service movers should land around $11,943 – $15,924 for a two-bedroom home and $13,734 – $18,313 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,599 – $11,465; a freight trailer is $5,733 – $7,644.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,957 – $11,943 | $6,449 – $8,599 | $4,299 – $5,733 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,749 – $14,332 | $7,739 – $10,319 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,943 – $15,924 | $8,599 – $11,465 | $5,733 – $7,644 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,734 – $18,313 | $9,889 – $13,185 | $6,593 – $8,790 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,526 – $20,701 | $11,179 – $14,905 | $7,452 – $9,937 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $17,915 – $23,886 | $12,898 – $17,198 | $8,599 – $11,465 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,654 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 Rhode Island to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to Tucson | ~2,630 mi | 7–14 days | $11,835 – $15,780 | $13,610 – $18,147 |
| Providence to Tucson | ~2,634 mi | 7–14 days | $11,853 – $15,804 | $13,631 – $18,175 |
| Warwick to Gilbert | ~2,636 mi | 7–14 days | $11,862 – $15,816 | $13,641 – $18,188 |
| Warwick to Mesa | ~2,638 mi | 7–14 days | $11,871 – $15,828 | $13,652 – $18,202 |
| Providence to Gilbert | ~2,639 mi | 7–14 days | $11,876 – $15,834 | $13,657 – $18,209 |
| Warwick to Scottsdale | ~2,640 mi | 7–14 days | $11,880 – $15,840 | $13,662 – $18,216 |
| Providence to Mesa | ~2,641 mi | 7–14 days | $11,885 – $15,846 | $13,667 – $18,223 |
| Providence to Scottsdale | ~2,643 mi | 7–14 days | $11,894 – $15,858 | $13,678 – $18,237 |
| Warwick to Chandler | ~2,644 mi | 7–14 days | $11,898 – $15,864 | $13,683 – $18,244 |
| Warwick to Tempe | ~2,645 mi | 7–14 days | $11,903 – $15,870 | $13,688 – $18,250 |
| Providence to Chandler | ~2,647 mi | 7–14 days | $11,912 – $15,882 | $13,698 – $18,264 |
| Providence to Tempe | ~2,648 mi | 7–14 days | $11,916 – $15,888 | $13,703 – $18,271 |
| Warwick to Phoenix | ~2,651 mi | 7–14 days | $11,930 – $15,906 | $13,719 – $18,292 |
| Providence to Phoenix | ~2,654 mi | 7–14 days | $11,943 – $15,924 | $13,734 – $18,313 |
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 2,654 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 Rhode Island
34 household-goods carriers in Rhode Island are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Sterling Moving & Storage Inc, Cranston · USDOT 631155 · 11 trucks
- Coutu Bros Movers, Warwick · USDOT 979213 · 6 trucks
- G Metz Moving Inc, Johnston · USDOT 2296800 · 6 trucks
- Corrigan Moving Inc Chris, Central Falls · USDOT 49955 · 4 trucks
- Murray'S Moving & Storage Inc, Johnston · USDOT 294565 · 3 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 | $11,943 – $15,924 | $14,929 – $19,905 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,734 – $18,313 | $17,168 – $22,891 |
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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,654 miles. From our model that is $11,943 – $15,924 for a two-bedroom home and $13,734 – $18,313 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,599 – $11,465 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,733 – $7,644. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Arizona, distances run from 2,630 to 2,654 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Arizona take?
Providence to Phoenix is 6 days on the road (about 48 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 Rhode Island to Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,733 – $7,644 for a two-bedroom home over 2,654 miles against $11,943 – $15,924 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 $17,168 – $22,891 rather than $13,734 – $18,313.