Moving from Virginia to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Phoenix it is about 2,379 miles and 5 days on the road (about 43 hours of driving); the 35 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,245 to 2,379 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.
- ~2,379 miVirginia Beach → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,706+2-bedroom, movers
- 35City routes priced
In short
About 3,996 people moved from Virginia to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,816), and about 2,662 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Phoenix it is about 2,379 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,706 – $14,274 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,996 people a year (±1,816), against about 2,662 (±1,528) from Arizona to Virginia, so Arizona gains about 1,334 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 21st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County | Pinal County | 423 ±516* |
| Norfolk City | Maricopa County | 400 ±368 |
| Loudoun County | Maricopa County | 346 ±280 |
| Arlington County | Maricopa County | 243 ±237 |
| Fairfax County | Pima County | 215 ±146 |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Arizona
At about 2,379 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,706 – $14,274 for a two-bedroom home and $12,311 – $16,415 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,708 – $10,277; a freight trailer is $5,139 – $6,852.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,029 – $10,706 | $5,781 – $7,708 | $3,854 – $5,139 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,635 – $12,847 | $6,937 – $9,250 | $4,625 – $6,166 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,706 – $14,274 | $7,708 – $10,277 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,311 – $16,415 | $8,864 – $11,819 | $5,909 – $7,879 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,917 – $18,556 | $10,020 – $13,360 | $6,680 – $8,907 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,058 – $21,411 | $11,562 – $15,416 | $7,708 – $10,277 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,379 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 Virginia to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Tucson | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Richmond to Gilbert | ~2,265 mi | 7–14 days | $10,193 – $13,590 | $11,721 – $15,629 |
| Richmond to Mesa | ~2,268 mi | 7–14 days | $10,206 – $13,608 | $11,737 – $15,649 |
| Arlington to Tucson | ~2,271 mi | 7–14 days | $10,220 – $13,626 | $11,752 – $15,670 |
| Richmond to Scottsdale | ~2,272 mi | 7–14 days | $10,224 – $13,632 | $11,758 – $15,677 |
| Richmond to Chandler | ~2,273 mi | 7–14 days | $10,229 – $13,638 | $11,763 – $15,684 |
| Richmond to Tempe | ~2,275 mi | 7–14 days | $10,238 – $13,650 | $11,773 – $15,698 |
| Richmond to Phoenix | ~2,283 mi | 7–14 days | $10,274 – $13,698 | $11,815 – $15,753 |
| Arlington to Gilbert | ~2,286 mi | 7–14 days | $10,287 – $13,716 | $11,830 – $15,773 |
| Arlington to Mesa | ~2,288 mi | 7–14 days | $10,296 – $13,728 | $11,840 – $15,787 |
| Arlington to Scottsdale | ~2,292 mi | 7–14 days | $10,314 – $13,752 | $11,861 – $15,815 |
| Arlington to Chandler | ~2,293 mi | 7–14 days | $10,319 – $13,758 | $11,866 – $15,822 |
| Arlington to Tempe | ~2,295 mi | 7–14 days | $10,328 – $13,770 | $11,877 – $15,836 |
| Arlington to Phoenix | ~2,303 mi | 7–14 days | $10,364 – $13,818 | $11,918 – $15,891 |
| Chesapeake to Tucson | ~2,318 mi | 7–14 days | $10,431 – $13,908 | $11,996 – $15,994 |
| Norfolk to Tucson | ~2,319 mi | 7–14 days | $10,436 – $13,914 | $12,001 – $16,001 |
| Virginia Beach to Tucson | ~2,339 mi | 7–14 days | $10,526 – $14,034 | $12,104 – $16,139 |
| Chesapeake to Gilbert | ~2,341 mi | 7–14 days | $10,535 – $14,046 | $12,115 – $16,153 |
| Norfolk to Gilbert | ~2,341 mi | 7–14 days | $10,535 – $14,046 | $12,115 – $16,153 |
| Norfolk to Mesa | ~2,344 mi | 7–14 days | $10,548 – $14,064 | $12,130 – $16,174 |
| Chesapeake to Mesa | ~2,345 mi | 7–14 days | $10,553 – $14,070 | $12,135 – $16,181 |
| Chesapeake to Chandler | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Chesapeake to Scottsdale | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Norfolk to Chandler | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Norfolk to Scottsdale | ~2,349 mi | 7–14 days | $10,571 – $14,094 | $12,156 – $16,208 |
| Chesapeake to Tempe | ~2,352 mi | 7–14 days | $10,584 – $14,112 | $12,172 – $16,229 |
| Norfolk to Tempe | ~2,352 mi | 7–14 days | $10,584 – $14,112 | $12,172 – $16,229 |
| Norfolk to Phoenix | ~2,359 mi | 7–14 days | $10,616 – $14,154 | $12,208 – $16,277 |
| Chesapeake to Phoenix | ~2,360 mi | 7–14 days | $10,620 – $14,160 | $12,213 – $16,284 |
| Virginia Beach to Gilbert | ~2,361 mi | 7–14 days | $10,625 – $14,166 | $12,218 – $16,291 |
| Virginia Beach to Mesa | ~2,365 mi | 7–14 days | $10,643 – $14,190 | $12,239 – $16,319 |
| Virginia Beach to Chandler | ~2,369 mi | 7–14 days | $10,661 – $14,214 | $12,260 – $16,346 |
| Virginia Beach to Scottsdale | ~2,369 mi | 7–14 days | $10,661 – $14,214 | $12,260 – $16,346 |
| Virginia Beach to Tempe | ~2,372 mi | 7–14 days | $10,674 – $14,232 | $12,275 – $16,367 |
| Virginia Beach to Phoenix | ~2,379 mi | 7–14 days | $10,706 – $14,274 | $12,311 – $16,415 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,379 miles. From our model that is $10,706 – $14,274 for a two-bedroom home and $12,311 – $16,415 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,708 – $10,277 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,139 – $6,852. Across the 35 city pairs we price between Virginia and Arizona, distances run from 2,245 to 2,379 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Arizona take?
Virginia Beach to Phoenix is 5 days on the road (about 43 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 Virginia to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,139 – $6,852 for a two-bedroom home over 2,379 miles against $10,706 – $14,274 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,708 – $10,277, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,996 people (±1,816) moved from Virginia to Arizona that year, against about 2,662 (±1,528) from Arizona to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 21st-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.