Moving from El Paso, TX to Phoenix, AZ
About 403 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 El Paso, TX to Phoenix, AZ covers about 403 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,814 – $2,418 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 783 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 403 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 $1,814 – $2,418 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from El Paso to Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 – $1,814 | $979 – $1,306 | $653 – $870 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,632 – $2,176 | $1,175 – $1,567 | $783 – $1,045 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,814 – $2,418 | $1,306 – $1,741 | $870 – $1,161 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,086 – $2,781 | $1,502 – $2,002 | $1,001 – $1,335 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,358 – $3,143 | $1,697 – $2,263 | $1,132 – $1,509 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,720 – $3,627 | $1,959 – $2,611 | $1,306 – $1,741 |
Transport only, for an estimated 403 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, El Paso to Phoenix
403 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,015. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,814 to $2,418, 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 El Paso to Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 783 people a year (±368) moved from El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 671 people a year (±620). Movers from El Paso County make up 0.4% 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 |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 2,703 ±730 |
| Bexar County, TX | 2,198 ±752 |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 1,504 ±541 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,091 ±473 |
| Travis County, TX | 807 ±225 |
| 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
8 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of El Paso (30 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.1% of their 33 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Moving & StorageUSDOT 156523 | El Paso · 9 mi | 20 trucks | 15 | 10.0% of 10 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of El Paso LLCUSDOT 2385862 | El Paso · 10 mi | 7 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 15 |
| John Ferguson Moving & StorageUSDOT 1886547 | El Paso · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Master Movers CorporationUSDOT 75065 | El Paso · 8 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Faith Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2046148 | El Paso · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| RLM Moving LLCUSDOT 1936544 | El Paso · 7 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
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 El Paso 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 403 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 El Paso
All routes from El Paso, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Las Cruces, NM | ~49 mi | $445 – $733 |
| El Paso to Albuquerque, NM | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| El Paso to Tucson, AZ | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| El Paso to Santa Fe, NM | ~319 mi | $1,436 – $1,914 |
| El Paso to Lubbock, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| El Paso to Colorado Springs, CO | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
| El Paso to San Antonio, TX | ~585 mi | $2,633 – $3,510 |
| El Paso to Austin, TX | ~615 mi | $2,768 – $3,690 |
Also moving to Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
El Paso to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from El Paso to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 403 miles cost about $1,360 – $1,814 for a studio, $1,814 – $2,418 for a two-bedroom home and $2,086 – $2,781 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from El Paso to Phoenix take?
The drive is about 7 hours, 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 El Paso to Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $870 – $1,161 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,814 – $2,418 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,306 – $1,741.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for El Paso to Phoenix?
Yes. El Paso 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. 8 listed movers within 30 miles of El Paso hold it.
How many people move from El Paso to Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 783 people a year (margin of error ±368) moved from El Paso County, which contains El Paso, 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.