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Mobile, AL → Flagstaff, AZ · Cross-country move

Movers from Mobile to Flagstaff

About 1,647 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,850–$8,710, delivery in 5–10 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 18 in Flagstaff.

  • 1,647 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $5,850–$8,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,647 miles (1,396 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Flagstaff → Mobile

The route from Mobile, AL to Flagstaff, AZ covers roughly 1,647 miles by road, a west-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 $5,850 to $8,710 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Mobile side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 18 around Flagstaff (8 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 Flagstaff.

Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and Flagstaff about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,341 and 1,164 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Mobile to Flagstaff

Full-service estimate for 1,647 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,340 $2,850 $3,480
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,510 $4,280 $5,220
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,850 $7,140 $8,710
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,360 $11,420 $13,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,870 $15,700 $19,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,290–$3,240

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

Portable container

$2,490–$3,660

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

Full-service mover

$5,850–$8,710

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Mobile, AL → Flagstaff, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Mobile (origin)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
793730
MC
353905
Based in
Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4286672
MC
1667253
Based in
Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT
514855
MC
261707
Based in
Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273702
MC
186516
Based in
Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT
2908185
MC
979238
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3420027
MC
1105291
Based in
Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3284177
MC
1038846
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
979782
MC
409556
Based in
Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Mobile

Near Flagstaff (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mobile to Flagstaff?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,340 to $3,480 for a studio, $3,510 to $5,220 for a one-bedroom, $5,850 to $8,710 for a two-bedroom, $9,360 to $13,930 for a three-bedroom and $12,870 to $19,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flagstaff from Mobile?

About 1,647 road miles (1,396 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Alabama 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 Mobile to Flagstaff?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,290 to $3,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,660. 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 Mobile–Flagstaff corridor.