California → Arizona · Interstate Moving
Movers from California to Arizona | Cross Country Moving
About 360–370 miles from Los Angeles or Orange County to Phoenix and about 750 miles from the Bay Area or Sacramento, with an estimated 2–5 business days door to door. Company-owned trucks and employed crews, no brokers. Licensed interstate carrier, USDOT #2022745 · MC #711417.
Quick Answer: Cross Country Moving LLC is a direct interstate carrier (USDOT #2022745, MC #711417) moving households from California to Arizona. Phoenix is about 360–370 miles from Los Angeles and Orange County and about 750 miles from San Francisco and Sacramento, with an estimated door-to-door time of 2–5 business days. Typical cost runs about $1,500 for a studio from Southern California to $10,500+ for a four-bedroom home from Northern California. We use our own trucks and crews, no brokers. Call (844) 646-0016 for a binding quote.
Direct carrier, not a broker
Direct Movers from California to Arizona
Our movers from California to Arizona are Cross Country Moving's own employed crews, not subcontractors. Our crews wrap and load your home in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Bay Area or Sacramento, our trucks carry it to Arizona, and our crews unload it at your new place in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler or Tucson. Your shipment is never handed to an unknown third-party truck, and the price is not re-quoted on delivery day.
Cross Country Moving is a direct interstate carrier with its own federal operating authority, USDOT #2022745 and MC #711417, and we have moved California households since 2010. Arizona is one of the most common destinations for Californians, and busy lanes attract brokers and lead resellers who sell your job to whoever is cheapest. We survey your home, put the price in writing and do the work ourselves. See all of our California long distance movers routes.
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How Much Do Movers from California to Arizona Cost?
Most moves from California to Arizona cost about $1,500–$2,500 for a studio or 1-bedroom from Southern California and $7,000–$10,500+ for a 4-bedroom home from Northern California. Where you start matters most: Los Angeles and Orange County are about 360–370 miles from Phoenix, while San Francisco and Sacramento are about 750 miles away. Before you compare quotes, see what a long distance move from California costs in general. These are our estimated ranges for Phoenix-area moves.
What moves the price on this route
Where in California you start
A Northern California move covers about twice the miles of a Los Angeles or Orange County move, which is why the two columns differ. Tucson adds about 115 miles past Phoenix.
Season and date
June through August is peak moving season, and month-end dates fill first. A mid-month date in the fall, winter or spring is usually easier to book and often costs less.
Packing scope
Full packing, partial packing of fragile items, or moving boxes you packed yourself. Packing labor and materials are itemized in your quote so you can choose.
Access at both homes
Long carries, stairs, elevator reservations and streets where a large truck cannot park add time. Gated communities in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley often require a certificate of insurance and set move hours.
Shipment weight and storage
Interstate moves are priced mainly by weight, so selling or donating what you won't use in Arizona lowers the cost. If your Arizona closing comes after your move-out date, storage-in-transit bridges the gap.
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A free video or in-home survey turns these estimated ranges into a written binding quote for your home.
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How Long Does a Move from California to Arizona Take?
A move from California to Phoenix, Scottsdale or Tucson takes an estimated 2–5 business days door to door. From Los Angeles or Orange County the drive is about five to six hours; from the Bay Area or Sacramento it is about 11 hours. Loading, scheduling and the delivery window make up the rest. All times on this page are estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Your delivery window is confirmed in writing when you book.
Survey and binding quote
A video or in-home walkthrough of your California home, then a written binding quote. Book 2–4 weeks ahead, or 4–6 weeks for summer and month-end dates.
Loading day
Our crew protects floors, wraps furniture, takes beds and tables apart and loads the truck. Most homes load in one business day.
Transit to Arizona
Southern California moves run east on I-10, about 360–370 miles to Phoenix. Bay Area and Sacramento moves cover about 750 miles via I-5 and then I-10 or I-40. Tucson is about 115 miles past Phoenix.
Delivery window
Delivery follows within an estimated short window, confirmed in Arizona local time.
Summer heat, June to September
A closed trailer crossing the desert gets much hotter than the outside air. We schedule early-morning loads and unloads when we can. Candles, vinyl records, cosmetics, medications and some electronics are safer in your car. Aerosols, propane, paint thinner and other flammables cannot go on the truck in any season.
Monsoon season and dust storms
From about July through September, sudden dust storms can slow or close I-10 for hours. For moves in those months we add a buffer day to the estimated delivery window instead of promising a date the weather controls.
Full service
What's Included in Your California to Arizona Move
A free video or in-home survey of your home
A written binding quote before move day
Floor and doorway protection at both homes
Moving blankets and stretch wrap on every piece of furniture
Taking apart and rebuilding beds, tables and desks
Loading, the drive to Arizona and unloading room by room
Basic released-value protection at no extra charge
One move coordinator from quote to delivery
Optional services: full or partial packing, custom crating for art, glass and TVs, full-value protection and storage-in-transit. See all of our long distance moving services. We don't ship vehicles ourselves. If you need your car moved, we can refer you to auto transport companies we know and have recommended to customers before.
Where we pick up and deliver
California Pickup and Arizona Delivery Areas
Pickup across California
We pick up from houses, condos and apartments in Southern and Northern California, dispatched from our Tarzana and South San Francisco bases.
Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley, Orange County, the San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and the Peninsula), Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove and nearby communities.Route pages by origin: movers from Los Angeles to Phoenix, movers from Orange County to Arizona, movers from San Francisco to Phoenix and our Sacramento long distance movers.
Delivery across Arizona
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye, Queen Creek, Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, plus Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, Yuma and Lake Havasu City.Northern Arizona deliveries such as Flagstaff and Prescott are scheduled separately from Phoenix-area deliveries; ask your coordinator for the estimated window.
After you arrive
What Changes When You Move from California to Arizona
State income tax
Arizona has a flat state income tax rate of 2.5%, while California uses graduated rates. Check your own situation with a tax professional.
No daylight saving time
Most of Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time all year. In summer it matches California time; in winter it is one hour ahead. We confirm delivery windows in Arizona local time.
Desert climate
Phoenix and Tucson summers are much hotter and drier than most of California, while Flagstaff and Prescott sit at higher elevation and get real winters. Plan sun-safe storage for photos, candles and electronics.
Arizona MVD
New residents need an Arizona driver license and vehicle registration from the MVD. Some vehicles in the Phoenix and Tucson areas need an emissions test first. See ADOT's New to Arizona guide.
Utilities
Electric service in the Phoenix area comes from APS or SRP depending on your address, and from TEP in most of Tucson. Set up service a week or two before your delivery date.
Related routes
Still comparing states? See movers from California to Texas or our Las Vegas long distance movers.
Why Cross Country Moving
Why Choose Our California to Arizona Movers
Licensed interstate carrier
USDOT #2022745 and MC #711417. Look us up on the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.
No brokers, no subcontractors
Our trucks and our employed crews do the whole move, from your California home to your Arizona door.
Binding quotes
The price we quote after the survey is the price you pay, unless you add services.
Moving Californians since 2010
We have moved California households out of state for 15+ years, from Southern and Northern California.
Easy to verify
Several moving companies use similar names. Cross Country Moving LLC is USDOT #2022745, crosscountrymovingusa.com, (844) 646-0016.
FAQ
California to Arizona Moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from California to Arizona?
From Los Angeles or Orange County, most moves cost about $1,500–$2,500 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $2,500–$4,000 for a 2-bedroom, $4,000–$6,000 for a 3-bedroom and $5,500–$8,500+ for a 4-bedroom home. From the Bay Area or Sacramento, the same homes run about $2,000–$3,200, $3,200–$5,000, $5,000–$7,500 and $7,000–$10,500+. Packing, access and the season have the biggest effect on the final price.
How long does it take to move from California to Arizona?
An estimated 2–5 business days door to door, including loading, the drive and the delivery window. These are estimates, not guaranteed dates; your delivery window is confirmed in writing when you book.
How far is it from California to Arizona?
It depends on where you start. Phoenix is about 370 miles from Los Angeles and about 360 miles from central Orange County on I-10, and about 750 miles from San Francisco or Sacramento. Tucson is about 115 miles past Phoenix.
Is Cross Country Moving a broker or a direct carrier?
A direct carrier. We hold our own federal authority, USDOT #2022745 and MC #711417, and move you with company-owned trucks and our own employed crews. Your move is never sold to another company, and you can check our record on the FMCSA SAFER website.
What should I not put on the truck for a summer move to Arizona?
Flammable and pressurized items such as aerosols, propane, gasoline, paint thinner and lighter fluid cannot go on the truck in any season. In summer, also keep candles, vinyl records, cosmetics, medications and important documents with you in your car, because a closed trailer gets very hot crossing the desert.
Will my delivery time be in California or Arizona time?
Arizona time. Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so it matches California in summer and is one hour ahead in winter. We confirm every delivery window in Arizona local time to avoid confusion.
How can I confirm I'm talking to Cross Country Moving LLC?
Several moving companies use similar names. Check three things: USDOT #2022745 on the FMCSA SAFER website, our website crosscountrymovingusa.com, and our phone number (844) 646-0016. If a quote or call doesn't match these, it isn't from us.
Can you move my car to Arizona?
We don't ship vehicles ourselves. If you need your car moved, we can refer you to auto transport companies we know and have recommended to customers before.
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Tell us where you're moving from, your move date and home size. We survey your home and send a written binding quote, with no brokers involved. USDOT #2022745 · MC #711417.