Mesa, AZ → Alexandria, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Mesa to Alexandria

About 2,309 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,390–$10,990, delivery in 7–14 days, 834 carriers on the Mesa side and 1,203 in Alexandria.

2,309 miroad distance
40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,390–$10,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Mesa, Arizona
To: Alexandria, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,309 miles (1,957 straight-line)
Drive time: 40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 834 (331 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,203 (740 interstate)

Reverse: Alexandria → Mesa

Moving from Mesa to Alexandria is a cross-country move of roughly 2,309 road miles, heading east from Arizona to Virginia.

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 $7,390 to $10,990 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 40 hours (5 driving days).

On the Mesa side there are 834 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (331 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.

Mesa has a population of about 513,656 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 3,636 in Mesa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Mesa to Alexandria

Full-service estimate for 2,309 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,960	$3,600	$4,400
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,430	$5,410	$6,600
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,390	$9,010	$10,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,820	$14,420	$17,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,260	$19,830	$24,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,270–$4,620

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

Portable container

$3,080–$4,530

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

Full-service mover

$7,390–$10,990

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Mesa (origin)

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

Call (602) 805-9061 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (602) 421-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (480) 704-4457 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (602) 413-5080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just-In Time Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC

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

Call (480) 213-0395 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (480) 334-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

C H Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: C H Trucking LLC

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

Call (929) 977-8854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glover'S Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC

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

Call (928) 701-2046 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 834 movers in Mesa

Near Alexandria (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lopez Trucking Ii LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 818933
MC: 49847
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 43 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 372-1540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Services Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC

USDOT: 819924
MC: 312495
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 495-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,203 movers in Alexandria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mesa to Alexandria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,960 to $4,400 for a studio, $4,430 to $6,600 for a one-bedroom, $7,390 to $10,990 for a two-bedroom, $11,820 to $17,590 for a three-bedroom and $16,260 to $24,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alexandria from Mesa?

About 2,309 road miles (1,957 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Mesa to Alexandria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,270 to $4,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,080 to $4,530. 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 Mesa–Alexandria corridor.