Port St. Lucie, FL → Yuma, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,439 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 271 carriers on the Port St. Lucie side and 66 in Yuma.
Moving from Port St. Lucie to Yuma is a cross-country move of roughly 2,439 road miles, heading west from Florida 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 $7,490 to $11,150 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 42 hours (5 driving days).
On the Port St. Lucie side there are 271 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 66 around Yuma (57 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 Yuma.
Port St. Lucie has a population of about 268,062 and Yuma about 105,227. Port St. Lucie is considerably denser (1,719 people per square mile versus 792), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,650 | $4,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,480 | $6,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,490 | $9,140 | $11,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,990 | $14,620 | $17,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,480 | $20,100 | $24,520 |
$3,410–$4,810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,200–$4,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,490–$11,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port St. Lucie, FL → Yuma, 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.
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Legal name: San Luis International Freight Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,500 to $6,690 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,150 for a two-bedroom, $11,990 to $17,830 for a three-bedroom and $16,480 to $24,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,439 road miles (2,067 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida 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 $3,410 to $4,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,200 to $4,700. 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 Port St. Lucie–Yuma corridor.