Buckeye, AZ → Iowa City, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Buckeye to Iowa City

About 1,515 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,740–$8,540, delivery in 5–10 days, 87 carriers on the Buckeye side and 43 in Iowa City.

1,515 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$5,740–$8,5402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Buckeye, Arizona
To: Iowa City, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,515 miles (1,284 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 87 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination: 43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Buckeye

The route from Buckeye, AZ to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 1,515 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,740 to $8,540 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Buckeye side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

Buckeye has a population of about 125,445 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 people per square mile versus 233 in Buckeye), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Arizona, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Buckeye to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 1,515 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,300	$2,800	$3,420
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,440	$4,200	$5,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,740	$7,000	$8,540
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,180	$11,200	$13,660
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,630	$15,400	$18,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,040

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,370–$3,490

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,740–$8,540

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Buckeye (origin)

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2556837
MC: 891686
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (602) 714-0266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1670482
MC: 613997
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (602) 459-1025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lecher Farm Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3317966
MC: 1055190
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 882-9964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chapiz Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4048374
MC: 1533506
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (602) 832-1661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperio Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3645767
MC: 1254663
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (480) 938-4770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gps Translink LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322459
MC: 1057458
Based in: Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 206-8577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3718304
MC: 1307761
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (479) 790-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rafael Torres Jr

USDOT: 886646
MC: 438405
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (661) 343-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Buckeye

Near Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT: 1471037
MC: 556716
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4766652
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2471478
MC: 61612
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2028718
MC: 1754363
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT: 1352324
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 228904
MC: 166228
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT: 2821656
MC: 1068797
Based in: Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4222688
Based in: North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Buckeye to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,300 to $3,420 for a studio, $3,440 to $5,120 for a one-bedroom, $5,740 to $8,540 for a two-bedroom, $9,180 to $13,660 for a three-bedroom and $12,630 to $18,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Buckeye?

About 1,515 road miles (1,284 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Arizona into Iowa 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Buckeye to Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,490. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Buckeye–Iowa City corridor.