Mesa, AZ

Garden City, KS → Mesa, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to Mesa

About 810 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,050–$6,020, delivery in 2–5 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 834 in Mesa.

  • 810 miroad distance
  • 14 h 40 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,050–$6,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 810 miles (686 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 40 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
834 (331 interstate)

Reverse: Mesa → Garden City

Moving from Garden City to Mesa is a long-distance move of roughly 810 road miles, heading southwest from Kansas 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 $4,050 to $6,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 40 min.

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 834 around Mesa (331 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 Mesa.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Mesa about 513,656. Mesa is the denser city (3,636 people per square mile versus 2,557 in Garden City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Mesa

Full-service estimate for 810 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,620 $1,970 $2,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,430 $2,960 $3,610
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,050 $4,940 $6,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,480 $7,900 $9,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,900 $10,860 $13,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$4,050–$6,020

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

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Mesa (destination)

Allegiant Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3162620
MC
112279
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85296 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Guru Harrai LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2510177
MC
870556
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85298 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Go 2 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1329421
MC
513718
Based in
Chandler, AZ 85225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Saam Delivers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338899
MC
1067588
Based in
Gilbert, AZ 85295 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1759501
MC
823394
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85205 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Hawsaw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3084607
MC
68588
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3915387
MC
1446610
Based in
Mesa, AZ 85202 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1341750
MC
1818780
Based in
Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 834 movers in Mesa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Mesa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,610 for a one-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,020 for a two-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,640 for a three-bedroom and $8,900 to $13,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mesa from Garden City?

About 810 road miles (686 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kansas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garden City to Mesa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Garden City–Mesa corridor.