Moving from Virginiato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 35 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.
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 2,379 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 Virginia
416 household-goods carriers in Virginia are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Hilldrup Moving & Storage, Stafford · USDOT 22302 · 297 trucks
- Service Transfer Inc, Chesapeake · USDOT 139659 · 240 trucks
- Jk Moving Services, Sterling · USDOT 1065394 · 173 trucks
- Stewart Moving And Storage, Midlothian · USDOT 1194537 · 95 trucks
- A&A Transfer Llc, Chantilly · USDOT 503883 · 62 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 | $10,706 – $14,274 | $13,383 – $17,843 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,311 – $16,415 | $15,389 – $20,519 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 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. Any move that crosses from Virginia 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 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 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 $15,389 – $20,519 rather than $12,311 – $16,415.