Flagstaff, AZ → Traverse City, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Flagstaff to Traverse City

About 1,793 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,290–$9,360, delivery in 5–10 days, 18 carriers on the Flagstaff side and 53 in Traverse City.

1,793 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,290–$9,3602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Flagstaff, Arizona
To: Traverse City, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 1,793 miles (1,519 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 18 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Flagstaff

The route from Flagstaff, AZ to Traverse City, MI covers roughly 1,793 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 $6,290 to $9,360 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 31 hours (4 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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Flagstaff has a population of about 78,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. Traverse City is the denser city (1,894 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 Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 1,793 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,520	$3,070	$3,750
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,780	$4,610	$5,620
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,290	$7,680	$9,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,070	$12,280	$14,980
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,850	$16,890	$20,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,440–$3,450

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

Portable container

$2,620–$3,850

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

Full-service mover

$6,290–$9,360

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 Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT: 1469296
MC: 554951
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381828
MC: 134935
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 886575
MC: 1652579
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2414628
MC: 831188
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT: 882204
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4172233
MC: 1604996
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4312292
MC: 1681000
Based in: Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4051865
MC: 1535580
Based in: Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Traverse City 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.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Flagstaff to Traverse City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,520 to $3,750 for a studio, $3,780 to $5,620 for a one-bedroom, $6,290 to $9,360 for a two-bedroom, $10,070 to $14,980 for a three-bedroom and $13,850 to $20,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Flagstaff?

About 1,793 road miles (1,519 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,440 to $3,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,620 to $3,850. 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–Traverse City corridor.