Renton, WA → Buckeye, AZ · Long-distance move
About 1,287 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,790–$8,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 614 carriers on the Renton side and 87 in Buckeye.
Buckeye sits about 1,287 miles southeast of Renton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington 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 $5,790 to $8,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 53 min.
On the Renton side there are 614 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (288 of them authorized for interstate work), and 87 around Buckeye (50 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 Buckeye.
Renton has a population of about 104,975 and Buckeye about 125,445. Renton is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 233), 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 Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,240 | $5,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,790 | $7,060 | $8,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,260 | $11,290 | $13,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,730 | $15,530 | $18,950 |
$1,770–$2,500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,170–$3,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,790–$8,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Renton, WA → Buckeye, 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,320 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,170 for a one-bedroom, $5,790 to $8,610 for a two-bedroom, $9,260 to $13,780 for a three-bedroom and $12,730 to $18,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,287 road miles (1,091 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 53 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Washington 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 $1,770 to $2,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,170 to $3,190. 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 Renton–Buckeye corridor.