Moving from Utah to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Phoenix it is about 589 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 308 to 728 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.
- ~589 miSalt Lake City → Phoenix
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,651+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 7,366 people moved from Utah to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,624), and about 9,643 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Phoenix it is about 589 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,651 – $3,534 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,366 people a year (±2,624), against about 9,643 (±2,547) from Arizona to Utah, so Arizona loses about 2,277 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 10th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | Maricopa County | 2,075 ±621 |
| Utah County | Maricopa County | 1,168 ±423 |
| Davis County | Maricopa County | 450 ±210 |
| Salt Lake County | Mohave County | 389 ±454* |
| Washington County | Maricopa County | 366 ±207 |
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.
Salt Lake City 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 Utah and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Utah to Arizona
At about 589 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,651 – $3,534 for a two-bedroom home and $3,048 – $4,064 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,908 – $2,544; a freight trailer is $1,272 – $1,696.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,988 – $2,651 | $1,431 – $1,908 | $954 – $1,272 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,385 – $3,181 | $1,718 – $2,290 | $1,145 – $1,527 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,651 – $3,534 | $1,908 – $2,544 | $1,272 – $1,696 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,048 – $4,064 | $2,195 – $2,926 | $1,463 – $1,951 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,446 – $4,594 | $2,481 – $3,308 | $1,654 – $2,205 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,976 – $5,301 | $2,863 – $3,817 | $1,908 – $2,544 |
Transport only, for an estimated 589 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 Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George to Scottsdale | ~308 mi | 1–3 days | $1,386 – $1,848 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| Saint George to Phoenix | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Saint George to Tempe | ~316 mi | 1–3 days | $1,422 – $1,896 | $1,635 – $2,180 |
| Saint George to Mesa | ~317 mi | 1–3 days | $1,427 – $1,902 | $1,640 – $2,187 |
| Saint George to Chandler | ~326 mi | 1–3 days | $1,467 – $1,956 | $1,687 – $2,249 |
| Saint George to Gilbert | ~327 mi | 1–3 days | $1,472 – $1,962 | $1,692 – $2,256 |
| Saint George to Tucson | ~427 mi | 3–7 days | $1,922 – $2,562 | $2,210 – $2,946 |
| Provo to Scottsdale | ~543 mi | 3–7 days | $2,444 – $3,258 | $2,810 – $3,747 |
| Provo to Phoenix | ~547 mi | 3–7 days | $2,462 – $3,282 | $2,831 – $3,774 |
| Provo to Mesa | ~549 mi | 3–7 days | $2,471 – $3,294 | $2,841 – $3,788 |
| Provo to Tempe | ~552 mi | 3–7 days | $2,484 – $3,312 | $2,857 – $3,809 |
| Provo to Gilbert | ~558 mi | 3–7 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
| Provo to Chandler | ~560 mi | 3–7 days | $2,520 – $3,360 | $2,898 – $3,864 |
| Salt Lake City to Scottsdale | ~585 mi | 3–7 days | $2,633 – $3,510 | $3,027 – $4,037 |
| Salt Lake City to Phoenix | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Salt Lake City to Mesa | ~592 mi | 3–7 days | $2,664 – $3,552 | $3,064 – $4,085 |
| Salt Lake City to Tempe | ~594 mi | 3–7 days | $2,673 – $3,564 | $3,074 – $4,099 |
| Salt Lake City to Gilbert | ~600 mi | 3–7 days | $2,700 – $3,600 | $3,105 – $4,140 |
| Salt Lake City to Chandler | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Ogden to Scottsdale | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Ogden to Phoenix | ~626 mi | 3–7 days | $2,817 – $3,756 | $3,240 – $4,319 |
| Ogden to Mesa | ~629 mi | 3–7 days | $2,831 – $3,774 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
| Ogden to Tempe | ~631 mi | 3–7 days | $2,840 – $3,786 | $3,265 – $4,354 |
| Ogden to Gilbert | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Ogden to Chandler | ~640 mi | 3–7 days | $2,880 – $3,840 | $3,312 – $4,416 |
| Provo to Tucson | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Salt Lake City to Tucson | ~690 mi | 3–7 days | $3,105 – $4,140 | $3,571 – $4,761 |
| Ogden to Tucson | ~728 mi | 3–7 days | $3,276 – $4,368 | $3,767 – $5,023 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah 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 Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, the distance is about 589 miles. From our model that is $2,651 – $3,534 for a two-bedroom home and $3,048 – $4,064 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,908 – $2,544 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,272 – $1,696. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Utah and Arizona, distances run from 308 to 728 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Arizona take?
Salt Lake City to Phoenix is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Utah to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Utah into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,272 – $1,696 for a two-bedroom home over 589 miles against $2,651 – $3,534 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,908 – $2,544, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,366 people (±2,624) moved from Utah to Arizona that year, against about 9,643 (±2,547) from Arizona to Utah. That makes Utah the 10th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.