Moving from Washingtonto Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Phoenix it is 1,472 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 35 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,180 to 1,472 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Seattle 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 Washington and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Washington to Arizona
At 1,472 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,624 – $8,832 for a two-bedroom home and $7,618 – $10,157 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,769 – $6,359; a freight trailer is $3,180 – $4,239.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,968 – $6,624 | $3,577 – $4,769 | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,962 – $7,949 | $4,292 – $5,723 | $2,862 – $3,815 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,624 – $8,832 | $4,769 – $6,359 | $3,180 – $4,239 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,618 – $10,157 | $5,485 – $7,313 | $3,656 – $4,875 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,611 – $11,482 | $6,200 – $8,267 | $4,133 – $5,511 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,936 – $13,248 | $7,154 – $9,539 | $4,769 – $6,359 |
Transport only, for 1,472 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 Washington to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 28 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver to Phoenix | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Vancouver to Scottsdale | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Spokane to Scottsdale | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Vancouver to Tempe | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Spokane to Phoenix | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Vancouver to Mesa | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Spokane to Mesa | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Spokane to Tempe | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Vancouver to Chandler | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Vancouver to Gilbert | ~1,201 mi | 7–14 days | $5,405 – $7,206 | $6,215 – $8,287 |
| Spokane to Gilbert | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Spokane to Chandler | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Tacoma to Phoenix | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| Olympia to Phoenix | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Tacoma to Scottsdale | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Olympia to Scottsdale | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Olympia to Tempe | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Tacoma to Tempe | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Tacoma to Mesa | ~1,288 mi | 7–14 days | $5,796 – $7,728 | $6,665 – $8,887 |
| Olympia to Mesa | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
| Olympia to Chandler | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Tacoma to Chandler | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Tacoma to Gilbert | ~1,298 mi | 7–14 days | $5,841 – $7,788 | $6,717 – $8,956 |
| Olympia to Gilbert | ~1,299 mi | 7–14 days | $5,846 – $7,794 | $6,722 – $8,963 |
| Seattle to Scottsdale | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Vancouver to Tucson | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Spokane to Tucson | ~1,305 mi | 7–14 days | $5,873 – $7,830 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| Seattle to Tempe | ~1,308 mi | 7–14 days | $5,886 – $7,848 | $6,769 – $9,025 |
| Seattle to Mesa | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Seattle to Chandler | ~1,318 mi | 7–14 days | $5,931 – $7,908 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
| Seattle to Gilbert | ~1,319 mi | 7–14 days | $5,936 – $7,914 | $6,826 – $9,101 |
| Tacoma to Tucson | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Olympia to Tucson | ~1,401 mi | 7–14 days | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Seattle to Tucson | ~1,421 mi | 7–14 days | $6,395 – $8,526 | $7,354 – $9,805 |
| Seattle to Phoenix | 1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
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 1,472 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 Washington
469 household-goods carriers in Washington are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation, Fife · USDOT 340754 · 86 trucks
- Hogland Transfer Co, Everett · USDOT 8264 · 67 trucks
- Cms Relocation & Logistics, Kent · USDOT 505087 · 59 trucks
- Hansen Bros Moving & Storage, Bellevue · USDOT 8257 · 46 trucks
- Hill Moving Services Inc, Poulsbo · USDOT 534666 · 34 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 | $6,624 – $8,832 | $8,280 – $11,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,618 – $10,157 | $9,523 – $12,696 |
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 Washington
Washington to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Phoenix, the distance is 1,472 miles. From our model that is $6,624 – $8,832 for a two-bedroom home and $7,618 – $10,157 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,769 – $6,359 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,180 – $4,239. Across the 35 city pairs we price between Washington and Arizona, distances run from 1,180 to 1,472 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Arizona take?
Seattle to Phoenix is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Washington to Arizona?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Washington 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 Washington to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,180 – $4,239 for a two-bedroom home over 1,472 miles against $6,624 – $8,832 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 $9,523 – $12,696 rather than $7,618 – $10,157.