Edinburg, TX → Tucson, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,020 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,670–$6,950, delivery in 3–7 days, 307 carriers on the Edinburg side and 212 in Tucson.
Moving from Edinburg to Tucson is a long-distance move of roughly 1,020 road miles, heading northwest from Texas 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 $4,670 to $6,950 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 18 h 17 min.
On the Edinburg side there are 307 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 of them authorized for interstate work), and 212 around Tucson (95 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 Tucson.
Edinburg has a population of about 110,700 and Tucson about 548,371. The two cities have comparable density (2,243 and 2,252 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,870 | $2,280 | $2,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,800 | $3,420 | $4,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,670 | $5,700 | $6,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,480 | $9,120 | $11,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,280 | $12,540 | $15,290 |
$1,500–$2,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,840
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,670–$6,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edinburg, TX → Tucson, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,870 to $2,780 for a studio, $2,800 to $4,170 for a one-bedroom, $4,670 to $6,950 for a two-bedroom, $7,480 to $11,120 for a three-bedroom and $10,280 to $15,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,020 road miles (865 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 17 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 Texas 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 $1,500 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,840. 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 Edinburg–Tucson corridor.