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Bullhead City, AZ → Surprise, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Bullhead City to Surprise

About 185 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,290–$3,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 10 carriers on the Bullhead City side and 435 in Surprise.

  • 185 miroad distance
  • 3 h 53 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,290–$3,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 185 miles (157 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 53 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Arizona)
Movers at origin
10 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
435 (213 interstate)

Reverse: Surprise → Bullhead City

Surprise sits about 185 miles southeast of Bullhead City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $2,290 to $3,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 53 min.

On the Bullhead City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 435 around Surprise (213 interstate). For an in-state 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 Surprise.

Bullhead City has a population of about 42,000 and Surprise about 175,304. Surprise is the denser city (1,298 people per square mile versus 696 in Bullhead City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Bullhead City to Surprise

Full-service estimate for 185 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,250 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,370 $1,680 $2,050
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,290 $2,790 $3,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,670 $4,470 $5,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,040 $6,150 $7,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$340–$480

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

Portable container

$1,190–$1,740

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

Full-service mover

$2,290–$3,410

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 Bullhead City (origin)

Laughlin Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
391422
MC
227037
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (702) 298-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aquarius Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357187
MC
1074413
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 788-8464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary K

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy

USDOT
2966793
MC
7899
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (702) 604-8291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scm Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: So Cal Moving INC

USDOT
671253
MC
252719
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (951) 265-8806 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1628928
MC
600936
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (928) 605-3384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Icon Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1211448
MC
582980
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (480) 560-8996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clean Air Auto Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2797793
MC
934167
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (951) 760-1970 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adam Cohen Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2201147
MC
763813
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (661) 476-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Bullhead City

Near Surprise (destination)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1440220
MC
544203
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT
3510559
MC
1161846
Based in
Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3553372
MC
1190836
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1772440
MC
647173
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1747913
MC
639931
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2132766
MC
795339
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2798835
MC
938349
Based in
Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bullhead City to Surprise?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,370 to $2,050 for a one-bedroom, $2,290 to $3,410 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,450 for a three-bedroom and $5,040 to $7,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Surprise from Bullhead City?

About 185 road miles (157 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Bullhead City and Surprise are in Arizona, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bullhead City to Surprise?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,740. 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 Bullhead City–Surprise corridor.