Ames, IA → Prescott, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,344 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,340–$7,940, delivery in 3–7 days, 55 carriers on the Ames side and 32 in Prescott.
Moving from Ames to Prescott is a long-distance move of roughly 1,344 road miles, heading west from Iowa to Arizona.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,340 to $7,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 52 min.
On the Ames side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 32 around Prescott (13 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Prescott.
Ames has a population of about 66,000 and Prescott about 47,000. Ames is considerably denser (2,355 people per square mile versus 931), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,140 | $2,600 | $3,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,200 | $3,910 | $4,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,340 | $6,510 | $7,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,540 | $10,420 | $12,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,750 | $14,320 | $17,480 |
$1,830–$2,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,220–$3,260
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,340–$7,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Legal name: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC
Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC
Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC
Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,180 for a studio, $3,200 to $4,770 for a one-bedroom, $5,340 to $7,940 for a two-bedroom, $8,540 to $12,710 for a three-bedroom and $11,750 to $17,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,344 road miles (1,139 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa into Arizona makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,260. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ames–Prescott corridor.