Flagstaff, AZ → Charlottesville, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Flagstaff to Charlottesville

About 2,169 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,160–$10,650, delivery in 5–10 days, 18 carriers on the Flagstaff side and 48 in Charlottesville.

2,169 miroad distance
38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,160–$10,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Flagstaff, Arizona
To: Charlottesville, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,169 miles (1,839 straight-line)
Drive time: 38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 18 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 48 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Charlottesville → Flagstaff

Charlottesville sits about 2,169 miles east of Flagstaff, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,160 to $10,650 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 38 hours (5 driving days).

On the Flagstaff side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 48 around Charlottesville (29 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 Charlottesville.

Flagstaff has a population of about 78,000 and Charlottesville about 47,000. Charlottesville is the denser city (4,544 people per square mile versus 1,164 in Flagstaff), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Flagstaff to Charlottesville

Full-service estimate for 2,169 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,860	$3,490	$4,260
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,300	$5,240	$6,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,160	$8,730	$10,650
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,460	$13,970	$17,050
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,750	$19,210	$23,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,980–$4,210

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

Portable container

$2,960–$4,350

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

Full-service mover

$7,160–$10,650

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Flagstaff (origin)

Flagstaff Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3315120
MC: 1053779
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 853-6515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gatka Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3227741
MC: 1011370
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (740) 201-7174 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunn Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2275705
MC: 775256
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (561) 614-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

Haul N Water

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2641024
Based in: Bellemont, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (928) 699-4902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oak Creek Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT: 4460439
MC: 1758960
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (928) 351-0286 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Tech Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 586645
MC: 342469
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (928) 527-3906 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvs Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2633107
MC: 916598
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (702) 439-6926 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jp Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3555307
MC: 1192122
Based in: Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (702) 561-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Flagstaff

Near Charlottesville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck Charlottesville

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nbf Charlottesville LLC

USDOT: 2988823
MC: 17957
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (434) 284-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Student Services Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 343501
MC: 154670
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (434) 977-2705 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lokey Enterprise LLC

USDOT: 3730586
MC: 1508290
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22902 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (540) 435-7167 Route Verify on FMCSA

Malham LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3600476
MC: 1222783
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (434) 270-4244 Route Verify on FMCSA

2407 Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1991604
MC: 707764
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (434) 284-8775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Forward

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Movn On LLC

USDOT: 3517155
MC: 1166120
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (434) 249-1708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 803227
MC: 357842
Based in: Charlottesville, VA 22901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (434) 974-4998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon White Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 870955
MC: 442017
Based in: Troy, VA 22974 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (434) 971-3885 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 48 movers in Charlottesville

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Charlottesville accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Flagstaff to Charlottesville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,860 to $4,260 for a studio, $4,300 to $6,390 for a one-bedroom, $7,160 to $10,650 for a two-bedroom, $11,460 to $17,050 for a three-bedroom and $15,750 to $23,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charlottesville from Flagstaff?

About 2,169 road miles (1,839 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 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 Virginia 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 Flagstaff to Charlottesville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,980 to $4,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,960 to $4,350. 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 Flagstaff–Charlottesville corridor.