Lafayette, LA → Glendale, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Lafayette to Glendale

About 1,420 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,520–$8,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 91 carriers on the Lafayette side and 1,051 in Glendale.

1,420 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,520–$8,2202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lafayette, Louisiana
To: Glendale, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 1,420 miles (1,203 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 91 (59 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,051 (452 interstate)

Reverse: Glendale → Lafayette

Moving from Lafayette to Glendale is a long-distance move of roughly 1,420 road miles, heading west from Louisiana 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 $5,520 to $8,220 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Lafayette side there are 91 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,051 around Glendale (452 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 Glendale.

Lafayette has a population of about 123,311 and Glendale about 260,572. Glendale is the denser city (4,031 people per square mile versus 2,175 in Lafayette), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lafayette to Glendale

Full-service estimate for 1,420 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,210	$2,690	$3,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,310	$4,040	$4,930
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,520	$6,740	$8,220
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,840	$10,780	$13,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$12,150	$14,820	$18,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,060–$2,910

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

Portable container

$2,290–$3,360

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

Full-service mover

$5,520–$8,220

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 Lafayette (origin)

Cm Contractors Of LA INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3700976
MC: 1794180
Based in: Scott, LA 70583 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (337) 288-4945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dedicated Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 863701
MC: 379976
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 48 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (337) 706-8846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Macro Environmental Specialties LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1596229
MC: 942529
Based in: Broussard, LA 70518 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (337) 839-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cajun Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2309280
MC: 788388
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70507 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (337) 230-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bjb Group LLC

USDOT: 2554983
MC: 890877
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (337) 417-8008 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Moving & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 52766
MC: 143588
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (337) 234-2361 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Moving Specialists LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3610864
MC: 1229882
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70506 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (337) 319-4202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bacio Acadiana Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4495496
MC: 1777700
Based in: Lafayette, LA 70508 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (337) 504-4395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 91 movers in Lafayette

Near Glendale (destination)

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Samuel Bello Jr

USDOT: 4231291
MC: 1637048
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85035 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 776-5982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 54283
MC: 136818
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 800-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 428823
MC: 227271
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate

Legal name: H K B INC

USDOT: 902604
MC: 162691
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85041 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (602) 256-7161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1788508
MC: 651505
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85043 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (602) 682-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1119424
MC: 473382
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85009 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (602) 278-6004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3384102
MC: 1087004
Based in: Phoenix, AZ 85034 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (480) 306-6447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1580995
MC: 687455
Based in: El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,051 movers in Glendale

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Glendale if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lafayette to Glendale?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,290 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,930 for a one-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,220 for a two-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,150 for a three-bedroom and $12,150 to $18,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Glendale from Lafayette?

About 1,420 road miles (1,203 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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 Lafayette to Glendale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,060 to $2,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,290 to $3,360. 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 Lafayette–Glendale corridor.