Moving from San Diego to Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale and back, one truck each way

The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego households to Scottsdale on a dedicated truck that carries only your things. San Diego to Scottsdale: $4,200 for a dedicated truck, delivered in 1–2 days. We also move people from Scottsdale to San Diego, quoted in writing.

  • A dedicated truck that carries only your household
  • $4,200, delivered in 1–2 days
  • Interstate license USDOT 1956864, MC 694565, since 2008
  • Google 4.3 stars from about 269 reviews, BBB A+
One Stop mover rolling blanket-wrapped furniture onto the truck lift-gate

USDOT 1956864

Interstate mover, MC 694565

Since 2008

Moving San Diego

1 household

Per dedicated truck

50 boxes

Free with every move

BBB A+

Better Business Bureau

4.3 stars

About 269 Google reviews

What it costs

What does a San Diego to Scottsdale move cost?

San Diego to Scottsdale: $4,200 for a dedicated truck. Your written quote confirms it before anything is loaded.

Included

  • A dedicated truck for your household onlyIncluded
  • Driver, plus loading and unloading crewsIncluded
  • 50 moving boxesFree
  • Blankets, padding and shrink wrapIncluded
  • Floor and door protectionIncluded
  • Wardrobe boxes to use on move dayFree

Scottsdale price

San Diego to ScottsdaleDedicated truck, your household only$4,200

What can change the price

Truck spaceLarger homes may need more truck space, quoted in writing.
ExtrasShuttle $750, elevator $350, packing and furniture work at crew rates. Every extra explained
DepositIn your written quote, with exactly what the price covers.

Prices: One Stop tariff, October 2026.

Distance and delivery

How many days does the truck take to reach Scottsdale?

Delivery to Scottsdale takes 1–2 days on a dedicated truck. The drive is roughly 6 hours 3 minutes by car without traffic, and the truck goes straight from your door to your new door, with no warehouse stop and no transfer to another truck.

The truck carries your household only and goes straight to Scottsdale, so there is no warehouse stop and nobody else’s delivery ahead of yours.

The route

Price$4,200 on a dedicated truck from our Sorrento Valley base.
DriveAbout 6 hours 3 minutes by car without traffic. A loaded truck is slower and stops for fuel.
RouteI-8 east over the mountains, through El Centro and Yuma to Gila Bend, then north to I-10 and the Valley freeways.
Last milesLoop 101 (the Pima Freeway) runs through Scottsdale and is the usual way in for most neighborhoods.
Delivery1–2 days.

Your options

Should I book a dedicated truck or a shared load to Scottsdale?

For Scottsdale, a dedicated truck. A shared load costs $11 per cubic foot with a 400 cubic foot minimum, so even the smallest shared load is $4,400, more than $4,200 for a dedicated truck, and delivery can take up to 21 days.

OptionPriceDelivery
Dedicated truck (One Stop)$4,2001–2 days
Shared load (One Stop)$11 per cu ft, 400 cu ft minimum ($4,400)Up to 21 days
Portable container (One Stop)$99 or $175 a month; shipping to Arizona quoted in writingQuoted with the shipping
Rental truckRental, fuel and your own timeYou drive it

Delivering in Scottsdale

Which Scottsdale neighborhoods and nearby towns do you deliver to?

Every part of Scottsdale, from Old Town condos to the gated golf communities and hillside lots up north, plus Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Carefree. Tell us about gate codes, HOA move-in hours and long or steep driveways when you book, so we send the right truck.

Scottsdale neighborhoods

Old Town ScottsdaleCondo buildings and busy streets. We book the loading zone or freight elevator and send the building our certificate of insurance.
South ScottsdaleMid-century ranch homes on regular streets, usually the easiest truck access in the city.
McCormick RanchLake and greenbelt neighborhoods under an HOA that can set move-in hours; send us the rules when you book.
Gainey RanchA gated community: we need the gate code or a guard-gate pass for the truck before move day.
DC RanchVillages at the foot of the McDowell Mountains, some behind gates, with HOA move-in windows.
North ScottsdaleLarger lots and long, sometimes steep drives. If a full-size truck can’t reach the door, a shuttle is $750.

After you arrive

What should I set up after moving to Scottsdale?

Register your car with ADOT MVD as soon as you become an Arizona resident, after an emissions test if your vehicle needs one. Confirm the City of Scottsdale serves your address before you request water, and check whether APS or SRP supplies your power.

Scottsdale arrival checklist

Car and licenseRegister your car with ADOT MVD once you become a resident (a job here or 7+ months a year counts), and switch your license at the same visit. ADOT MVD
EmissionsSome vehicles in the Phoenix metro and Tucson areas need a test before registration. ADOT
Water and trashCheck first that the City of Scottsdale serves your address, then send the start-service request. Homeowners give escrow details; a deposit may be billed if you don’t meet the city’s conditions. Source
PowerScottsdale addresses are served by APS or SRP. Check which one covers yours and start service before the truck arrives.
Gated HOAsSend us the gate code, HOA move-in hours and any certificate-of-insurance request when you book. We send the certificate to the HOA or building.

Weather

Can I move to Scottsdale in July?

Yes, with an early start. Book summer moves about 3 weeks ahead, ask for the first loading slot, and keep heat-sensitive things in your car. Monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30, and a storm can hold a crew at the curb for an hour, so don’t schedule your closing to the minute.

MonsoonJune 15 to September 30. Dust storms and flash floods can close roads for hours. NWS
WaterHeat is Arizona’s leading weather-related killer. NWS

Local know-how

Do you move to Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Carefree?

Yes. These towns border Scottsdale and go on the same dedicated truck, with today’s price in your written quote. Hillside lots and long private drives are common, so tell us about access when you book.

Paradise Valley

A separate town between Scottsdale and Phoenix, mostly large single-family lots. Long drives may need the $750 shuttle if a full-size truck can’t turn.

Fountain Hills

East of Scottsdale past the McDowell Mountains, on the same dedicated truck, with today’s price in your written quote.

Carefree

North of Scottsdale in the foothills, with narrow roads and hillside homes. We check truck access before move day.

Moving the other way

Do you move people from Scottsdale to San Diego?

Yes. We also move people from Scottsdale to San Diego, quoted in writing for your two addresses. Our own crews load you in Scottsdale and unload you in San Diego from the same dedicated truck. Call (858) 633-8600 or send your inventory online for the quote.

If your San Diego place isn’t ready, short-term storage during the move is included, and our San Diego area pages cover the neighborhood you’re moving to.

PriceQuoted in writing for your two addresses.
TruckA dedicated truck, your household only, with our own crews at both ends.
On arrivalStorage units in San Diego County from $245 a month if your new place isn’t ready.

Your rights

What protects my things on the way to Scottsdale?

Crossing into Arizona makes this an interstate move under the federal FMCSA. Full Value Protection is the default unless you waive it in writing; the waiver option, released value, pays only 60 cents per pound per article. Our USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565 are on FMCSA SAFER.

Read the Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet before you sign.

LicenseUSDOT 1956864, MC 694565. FMCSA SAFER
EstimateWritten, after an in-person or video survey. 49 CFR 375.401

Dates don’t line up?

What if my Scottsdale home isn’t ready?

We can hold your things in San Diego between loading and your Scottsdale key date; short-term storage during the move is included, and how long it lasts is in your written quote.

Storage

During your moveShort-termIncluded
Storage unitSan Diego Countyfrom $245/mo
ContainerAt your property$99 or $175/mo

Sources

City of Scottsdale, establish utility service; APS; SRP. Also ADOT, NWS, FMCSA, SAFER. Checked 14 Oct 2026.

Questions

San Diego to Scottsdale questions

Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.

All moving questions
What does it cost to move from San Diego to Scottsdale?

San Diego to Scottsdale: $4,200 for a dedicated truck. Larger homes that need more truck space are quoted in writing.

How many days does a San Diego to Scottsdale move take?

1–2 days. The drive is roughly 6 hours by car without traffic, and the truck goes straight to your Scottsdale door with no warehouse stop.

Can you move me from Scottsdale back to San Diego?

Yes. We move households from Scottsdale to San Diego on a dedicated truck with our own crews at both ends. That direction is quoted in writing for your two addresses; call (858) 633-8600.

Do you deliver to Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and Carefree?

Yes. They go on the same dedicated truck as Scottsdale, with today’s price in your written quote. Hillside homes with long or steep drives may need a shuttle truck, which is $750.

Can you handle a gated HOA community in Scottsdale?

Yes. Send us the gate code, the HOA’s move-in hours and any certificate-of-insurance request when you book, and we send the certificate before the truck leaves San Diego.

Is a shared load cheaper than a dedicated truck to Scottsdale?

No. A shared load costs $11 per cubic foot with a 400 cubic foot minimum, so the smallest one is $4,400, more than $4,200 for a dedicated truck, and it can take up to 21 days.

What is included in the Scottsdale price?

A dedicated truck for your household only, the driver, loading and unloading crews, 50 free boxes, blankets and shrink wrap, and floor protection. Packing is billed at crew hourly rates, $139 an hour for 2 movers, plus materials.

How much is the deposit for a Scottsdale move?

The deposit, and exactly what the price covers, are in your written quote, which is free. Ask for one online or at (858) 633-8600.

Who protects my things on the way to Scottsdale?

Interstate moves follow FMCSA rules. Full Value Protection is the default unless you waive it in writing; released value pays 60 cents per pound per article.

When must I register my car after moving to Scottsdale?

As soon as you become an Arizona resident, according to ADOT MVD. Many vehicles in the Scottsdale area need an emissions test first.

Is One Stop licensed to move me to Scottsdale?

Yes. Look up USDOT 1956864 on FMCSA SAFER; our interstate authority is MC 694565. We have moved San Diego households since 2008.

Talk to a person

Get a written Scottsdale quote

Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. You get the price and the delivery window in writing, free. The phone line is open 24 hours.