Irvine, CA → Phoenix, AZ · Regional long-distance move
About 386 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,370–$5,020, delivery in 1–3 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 1,433 in Phoenix.
Moving from Irvine to Phoenix is a regional long-distance move of roughly 386 road miles, heading east from California 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 $3,370 to $5,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 21 min.
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,433 around Phoenix (623 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 Phoenix.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Phoenix about 1.7 million. Irvine is considerably denser (4,690 people per square mile versus 3,105), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,020 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,370 | $4,110 | $5,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,400 | $6,580 | $8,030 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,420 | $9,050 | $11,040 |
$550–$770
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,360–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,370–$5,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Phoenix, 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: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr
Legal name: H K B INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,020 to $3,010 for a one-bedroom, $3,370 to $5,020 for a two-bedroom, $5,400 to $8,030 for a three-bedroom and $7,420 to $11,040 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 386 road miles (327 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 21 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 California 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 $550 to $770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,010. 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 Irvine–Phoenix corridor.