Moving from San Diego to Arizona
Arizona, one price per city
The short version: A move from San Diego to Phoenix costs $4,200 with One Stop Moving & Storage: one dedicated truck for your household, loaded at your door and delivered in 1–2 days. Most of Arizona costs $4,000–$5,000: $4,000–$4,200 across the Phoenix metro and Lake Havasu City, $4,450 for Prescott, $4,500 for Tucson and $5,000 for Flagstaff.
- A dedicated truck for your household only, one price per city
- Phoenix metro and Prescott delivered in 1–2 days
- Interstate license USDOT 1956864, MC 694565, since 2008
- Google 4.3 stars from 269 reviews, BBB A+
$4,200
San Diego to Phoenix, dedicated truck
1–2 days
To the Phoenix metro and Prescott
USDOT 1956864
Interstate mover, MC 694565
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
4.3 stars
269 Google reviews
Arizona prices, October 2026
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Arizona?
Most Arizona moves cost $4,000 to $5,000 on a dedicated truck. San Diego to Phoenix is $4,200, the same as Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria and Surprise. Goodyear, Maricopa and Lake Havasu City are $4,000, Prescott $4,450, Tucson $4,500 and Flagstaff $5,000. Yuma is billed by the hour.
| City | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Chandler (see the Phoenix page) | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Gilbert | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Mesa | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Tempe | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Scottsdale | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Glendale | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Peoria | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Surprise | $4,200 | 1–2 days |
| Goodyear | $4,000 | 1–2 days |
| Maricopa | $4,000 | 1–2 days |
| Prescott | $4,450 | 1–2 days |
| Flagstaff | $5,000 | In your quote |
| Tucson | $4,500 | In your quote |
| Lake Havasu City | $4,000 | In your quote |
| Yuma | $139/hr for 2 movers, plus fuel | In your quote |
Price of one dedicated truck from our long-distance tariff, October 2026. Yuma is billed by the hour: $139/hr for 2 movers and a truck (crew rates up to $339/hr). Larger homes may need more truck space, quoted in writing.
How pricing works
How is the price of an Arizona move worked out?
Each Arizona city has one price for one dedicated truck: $4,200 for Phoenix and most of the Valley. Nothing is priced by weight, and your price is in your written quote before we load.
Larger homes may need more truck space, which is quoted in writing. A deposit holds your date; the amount, and exactly what the price covers, are in your written quote.
Included in every price
- 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
Arizona prices
What can change the price
Prices from our long-distance tariff, October 2026.
Delivery and route
How long does a move from San Diego to Arizona take?
1–2 days to Phoenix, the rest of the Phoenix metro and Prescott on a dedicated truck. Delivery days for Tucson, Flagstaff, Lake Havasu City and Yuma are set in your written quote. The drive to Phoenix is just under 6 hours by car. A shared truck can take up to 21 days.
Delivery by destination
I-8 or I-10? The route
Drive times: Google Maps from 92121 to each city center, 14 Oct 2026, by car without traffic.
Your options
Is a shared truck cheaper than a dedicated truck to Arizona?
No, not to the Phoenix metro or Lake Havasu City. The smallest shared load is 400 cubic feet at $11, or $4,400, and can take up to 21 days. A dedicated truck there costs $4,000–$4,200, and the Phoenix metro gets it in 1–2 days. To Prescott, Tucson and Flagstaff we still recommend a dedicated truck; ask us to quote both.
| Option | To Phoenix | Delivery | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated truck | $4,200 | 1–2 days | Your household only |
| Shared truck | From $4,400 (400 cu ft at $11) | Up to 21 days | Shares the truck with other households |
| Portable container | $99 or $175 a month, plus shipping quoted in writing | In your quote | Steel, weather-sealed, not climate-controlled |
Which one fits
Licensed and reliable
How do I know a mover to Arizona is licensed and reliable?
Check its federal license, its reviews and who does the work. One Stop holds interstate authority USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565 (look it up on FMCSA SAFER), has a 4.3 Google rating from 269 reviews and a BBB A+, and has moved San Diego since 2008 with full-time employees, not day laborers.
A move from California to Arizona is regulated by the federal FMCSA. Read the Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet before you sign; movers must give it to you.
Moving and storage, one company
Can I store my things if my Arizona home isn’t ready?
Yes, with the same company that moves you. Short-term storage during your move is included. For longer gaps, vaults at our Sorrento Valley facility are climate-controlled at 68–72°F and quoted by size. A portable container is $99 or $175 a month on your property, but containers are not climate-controlled.
Storage options
How long the included storage lasts is in your written quote. Containers are steel and weather-sealed, not climate-controlled; every vault is.
Packing, offices and relocation
Can you pack, or relocate an employee or office to Arizona?
Yes. Packing is billed at our crew hourly rates, from $139 an hour for two movers, with boxes sold by the piece and 50 free with every move. For employee relocation we move the household on a dedicated truck at the same Arizona prices, $4,200 to Phoenix. Office and lab moves to Arizona are quoted in writing.
Can you pack my home for an Arizona move?
Yes. Packing is billed at our crew hourly rates, $139 an hour for two movers, and materials are sold by the piece: small box $5, medium $6, large $7, dish pack $14, wardrobe box $20. Every move includes 50 free boxes. Packing services
Do you handle corporate relocation and employee relocation to Arizona?
Yes. For employee relocation we move the relocating employee’s household on a dedicated truck at our Arizona prices, $4,000–$5,000 for most cities. For corporate relocation we move offices, including FF&E move-and-install and lab and medical equipment; office moves to Arizona are quoted in writing. Corporate moving
Do you take apart and reassemble furniture?
Yes. Furniture disassembly and reassembly is offered on every move and billed on the clock, so it shows in your written quote.
Weather
When is the best time to move to Arizona?
Any month works with planning. May through September is our busy season, so book about 3 weeks ahead and ask for an early start to beat the desert heat. Monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30, and the high country around Flagstaff and Prescott gets winter snow.
After you arrive
What do I need to do after moving to Arizona?
Register your car with ADOT MVD as soon as you become an Arizona resident, after an emissions test if your vehicle needs one in the Phoenix metro or Tucson area, and get your Arizona driver license at the same visit. Then set up power, water and your HOA move-in.
Arizona move checklist
City by city
Which Arizona cities do you move to from San Diego?
We price 16 Arizona cities, with Yuma quoted in writing: eleven in the Phoenix metro at $4,000–$4,200, Prescott and Flagstaff in the north, Tucson in the south, and Lake Havasu City and Yuma in the west. Chandler is covered on the Phoenix page. Each city page has its neighborhoods, route and local rules.
Sources
Arizona Department of Revenue, income tax; ADOT MVD, New to Arizona; ADOT, vehicle emissions testing; NWS Phoenix, monsoon season; NWS Flagstaff, monsoon; NWS Tucson, heat safety; FMCSA, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move; FMCSA, liability and protection; 49 CFR 375.401; FMCSA SAFER, USDOT 1956864. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Drive times: Google Maps from 6260 Marindustry Dr, San Diego 92121, 14 Oct 2026, without traffic. Prices: One Stop long-distance tariff, October 2026.
Questions
Arizona moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much does it cost to move from San Diego to Phoenix?
$4,200 on a dedicated truck that carries only your household. Delivery takes 1–2 days. San Diego to Phoenix movers
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Arizona?
$4,000 to $5,000 on a dedicated truck for most Arizona cities: $4,000–$4,200 for the Phoenix metro and Lake Havasu City, $4,450 for Prescott, $4,500 for Tucson and $5,000 for Flagstaff. Yuma is billed by the hour.
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Tucson?
$4,500 on a dedicated truck. Tucson is a longer drive than Phoenix; delivery days are set in your written quote.
How long does a move from San Diego to Arizona take?
1–2 days to Phoenix, the rest of the Phoenix metro and Prescott. Delivery days for Tucson, Flagstaff, Lake Havasu City and Yuma are confirmed in your written quote, and a shared truck can take up to 21 days.
What is included in the Arizona price?
A dedicated truck for your household only, the driver, loading and unloading crews, 50 free boxes, blankets and shrink wrap, and floor protection. Larger homes may need more truck space, quoted in writing.
Is a shared truck cheaper than a dedicated truck to Arizona?
Not to the Phoenix metro or Lake Havasu City. The smallest shared load is $4,400 (400 cubic feet at $11) and can take up to 21 days, while a dedicated truck there is $4,000–$4,200.
How is a Yuma move priced?
A Yuma move is billed by the hour: $139/hr for 2 movers and a truck (crew rates up to $339/hr). Your written price comes before you book.
Is there a deposit for an Arizona move?
Yes. A deposit holds your moving date, and the amount is shown in your written quote.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover to move from California to Arizona?
Yes. A move across the state line needs FMCSA interstate authority. Ours is USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565; check it on FMCSA SAFER before you book.
What is covered if something is damaged on an Arizona move?
Full Value Protection is the federal default unless you waive it in writing. Released value, the waiver option, pays 60 cents per pound per article, so a 40-lb TV pays at most $24.
Can you do the moving survey by video?
Yes. A written estimate for an interstate move is based on a survey of your things, in person or by video. Federal rules (49 CFR 375.401) let you waive the survey only in writing.
When do I have to register my car after moving to Arizona?
As soon as you become an Arizona resident, according to ADOT MVD. Some vehicles in the Phoenix metro and Tucson areas need an emissions test before registration.
Is it safe to move to Arizona in summer?
Yes, with an early start and water on hand. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in Arizona, according to the National Weather Service, and monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30, so leave slack for storms.
Do you move people from Arizona to San Diego?
Yes. Moves from Arizona into San Diego are quoted in writing for your two addresses, on a dedicated truck with our own crews. Call (858) 633-8600.
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