Moving from Rhode Island to 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 (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.
- ~2,654 miProvidence → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,943+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Rhode Island to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±237). Between Providence and Phoenix it is about 2,654 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $11,943 – $15,924 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±237). Rhode Island is the 49th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Providence County | Maricopa County | 151 ±112 |
| Providence County | Pima County | 44 ±45* |
| Providence County | Mohave County | 18 ±28* |
| Newport County | Pinal County | 11 ±19* |
| Washington County | Maricopa County | 8 ±11* |
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.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Rhode Island into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
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, about $8,599 – $11,465, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±237) moved from Rhode Island to Arizona that year. That makes Rhode Island the 49th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.