Moving from Corpus Christi, TX to Phoenix, AZ
About 1,114 miles across a state line, from Texas into Arizona, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Corpus Christi, TX to Phoenix, AZ covers about 1,114 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,013 – $6,684 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 216 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,114 miles between Texas and Arizona, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,013 – $6,684 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Corpus Christi to Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,760 – $5,013 | $2,707 – $3,609 | $1,805 – $2,406 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,512 – $6,016 | $3,248 – $4,331 | $2,166 – $2,887 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,013 – $6,684 | $3,609 – $4,812 | $2,406 – $3,208 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,765 – $7,687 | $4,151 – $5,534 | $2,767 – $3,690 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,517 – $8,689 | $4,692 – $6,256 | $3,128 – $4,171 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,520 – $10,026 | $5,414 – $7,219 | $3,609 – $4,812 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,114 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Corpus Christi to Phoenix
1,114 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,570. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,013 to $6,684, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Corpus Christi to Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 216 people a year (±186) moved from Nueces County, TX, home to Corpus Christi, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 13 people a year (±21). Movers from Nueces County make up 0.1% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 10,306 people a year (±2,404) moving from Texas to Arizona and about 13,503 people a year (±3,464) from Arizona to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 3,197 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX | 1,388 ±649 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,314 ±438 |
| San Patricio County, TX | 983 ±404 |
| Kleberg County, TX | 733 ±353 |
| Travis County, TX | 607 ±382 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
Licensed movers at each end
1 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Corpus Christi (31 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Corpus Christi LLCUSDOT 1645783 | Corpus Christi · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Arizona, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Corpus Christi to Phoenix
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,114 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 mi).
Other routes from Corpus Christi
All routes from Corpus Christi, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi to McAllen, TX | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| Corpus Christi to San Antonio, TX | ~155 mi | $698 – $930 |
| Corpus Christi to Austin, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Corpus Christi to Houston, TX | ~216 mi | $972 – $1,296 |
| Corpus Christi to Arlington, TX | ~401 mi | $1,805 – $2,406 |
| Corpus Christi to Dallas, TX | ~406 mi | $1,827 – $2,436 |
| Corpus Christi to McKinney, TX | ~441 mi | $1,985 – $2,646 |
| Corpus Christi to Amarillo, TX | ~672 mi | $3,024 – $4,032 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Corpus Christi to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Corpus Christi to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,114 miles cost about $3,760 – $5,013 for a studio, $5,013 – $6,684 for a two-bedroom home and $5,765 – $7,687 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Corpus Christi to Phoenix take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Corpus Christi to Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,406 – $3,208 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,013 – $6,684 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,609 – $4,812.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Corpus Christi to Phoenix?
Yes. Corpus Christi is in Texas and Phoenix is in Arizona, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 1 listed movers within 30 miles of Corpus Christi hold it.
How many people move from Corpus Christi to Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 216 people a year (margin of error ±186) moved from Nueces County, which contains Corpus Christi, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.