Redding, CA → Tempe, AZ · Long-distance move
About 896 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,370, delivery in 2–5 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 886 in Tempe.
Tempe sits about 896 miles southeast of Redding, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arizona that most movers classify as a 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 $4,950 to $7,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 9 min.
On the Redding side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (15 of them authorized for interstate work), and 886 around Tempe (350 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 Tempe.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Tempe about 190,571. Tempe is the denser city (4,526 people per square mile versus 1,574 in Redding), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,620 | $4,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,950 | $6,040 | $7,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,930 | $9,670 | $11,790 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,900 | $13,290 | $16,220 |
$1,220–$1,720
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,820–$2,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,950–$7,370
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,950 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,950 to $7,370 for a two-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,790 for a three-bedroom and $10,900 to $16,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 896 road miles (759 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 9 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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 Redding–Tempe corridor.