Moving from Utahto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 22 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.
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 589 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 Utah
120 household-goods carriers in Utah are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- The Other Side Movers, Salt Lake Cty · USDOT 2834693 · 35 trucks
- Equus Long Distance, Lehi · USDOT 2893666 · 30 trucks
- Best Of Utah Moving Company Llc, Sandy · USDOT 2920944 · 19 trucks
- Two Men And A Truck, Salt Lake City · USDOT 3356449 · 15 trucks
- Quick Transportation Llc, West Valley City · USDOT 1157455 · 14 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 | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,314 – $4,418 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,048 – $4,064 | $3,810 – $5,080 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 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. Any move that crosses from Utah 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 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 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 $3,810 – $5,080 rather than $3,048 – $4,064.