Moving from Washington to 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 (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.
- 1,472 miSeattle → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,624+2-bedroom, movers
- 35City routes priced
In short
About 17,601 people moved from Washington to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,256), and about 8,638 went the other way. Between Seattle and Phoenix it is 1,472 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,624 – $8,832 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 17,601 people a year (±3,256), against about 8,638 (±2,604) from Arizona to Washington, so Arizona gains about 8,963 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 2nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| King County | Maricopa County | 3,295 ±699 |
| Pierce County | Maricopa County | 1,389 ±683 |
| King County | Pima County | 991 ±367 |
| Snohomish County | Maricopa County | 958 ±401 |
| Spokane County | Maricopa County | 882 ±315 |
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.
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. 7 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington 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 Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Washington into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
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, about $4,769 – $6,359, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 17,601 people (±3,256) moved from Washington to Arizona that year, against about 8,638 (±2,604) from Arizona to Washington. That makes Washington the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.