Phoenix, AZ

Oceanside, CA → Phoenix, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Oceanside to Phoenix

About 356 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,250–$4,830, delivery in 1–3 days, 113 carriers on the Oceanside side and 1,433 in Phoenix.

  • 356 miroad distance
  • 6 h 50 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,250–$4,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 356 miles (302 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 50 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
113 (44 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,433 (623 interstate)

Reverse: Phoenix → Oceanside

Phoenix sits about 356 miles east of Oceanside, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arizona that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

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 $3,250 to $4,830 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 6 h 50 min.

On the Oceanside side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (44 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.

Oceanside has a population of about 170,483 and Phoenix about 1.7 million. Oceanside is considerably denser (4,215 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.

Cost of moving from Oceanside to Phoenix

Full-service estimate for 356 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,400 $1,700 $2,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,950 $2,380 $2,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,250 $3,960 $4,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,200 $6,340 $7,740
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,150 $8,720 $10,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$730

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

Portable container

$1,340–$1,970

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

Full-service mover

$3,250–$4,830

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Oceanside (origin)

Altman Specialty Plants LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
440672
MC
277756
Based in
Vista, CA 92084 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
311 trucks, 309 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Cronus Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1840993
MC
701726
Based in
Oceanside, CA 92057 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Online Trucking Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2159029
MC
750403
Based in
Vista, CA 92081 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Smooth Operator Logistics Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2660024
MC
1709631
Based in
Vista, CA 92083 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Resendiz Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3398785
MC
1134994
Based in
Escondido, CA 92026 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

A&r Moving & Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2925375
MC
987038
Based in
Carlsbad, CA 92011 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Servpro Of North Vista San Marcos

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2129355
Based in
San Marcos, CA 92069 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Bald Eagle Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
675983
MC
315464
Based in
Fallbrook, CA 92028 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 113 movers in Oceanside

Near Phoenix (destination)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
428823
MC
227271
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Polydance The Production

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4231291
MC
1637048
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85035 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,000 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Swift Transportation Company Of Arizona LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
54283
MC
136818
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12,940 trucks, 12,883 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Southwest Industrial Rigging

Licensed interstate
USDOT
902604
MC
162691
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85041 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
151 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Updike Distribution Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1788508
MC
651505
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85043 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 108 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Shippers Preferred Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1119424
MC
473382
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85009 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
112 trucks, 114 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Burst Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3384102
MC
1087004
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85034 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,433 movers in Phoenix

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Oceanside to Phoenix?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,950 to $2,900 for a one-bedroom, $3,250 to $4,830 for a two-bedroom, $5,200 to $7,740 for a three-bedroom and $7,150 to $10,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Phoenix from Oceanside?

About 356 road miles (302 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Oceanside to Phoenix?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. 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 Oceanside–Phoenix corridor.