Richmond, VA → Mesa, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,286 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,350–$10,940, delivery in 7–14 days, 400 carriers on the Richmond side and 834 in Mesa.
The route from Richmond, VA to Mesa, AZ covers roughly 2,286 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 $7,350 to $10,940 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 40 hours (5 driving days).
On the Richmond side there are 400 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (215 of them authorized for interstate work), and 834 around Mesa (331 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 Mesa.
Richmond has a population of about 237,257 and Mesa about 513,656. The two cities have comparable density (3,783 and 3,636 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,410 | $5,380 | $6,560 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,350 | $8,970 | $10,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,760 | $14,350 | $17,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,180 | $19,730 | $24,070 |
$3,250–$4,590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,060–$4,500
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,350–$10,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Richmond, VA → Mesa, 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.
Legal name: Tforce Freight INC
Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation
Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC
Legal name: D1 Moving LLC
Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp
Legal name: Just-In Time Moving And Delivery LLC
Legal name: C H Trucking LLC
Legal name: Glovers Solutions INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,940 to $4,380 for a studio, $4,410 to $6,560 for a one-bedroom, $7,350 to $10,940 for a two-bedroom, $11,760 to $17,500 for a three-bedroom and $16,180 to $24,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,286 road miles (1,937 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 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 Virginia 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 $3,250 to $4,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,060 to $4,500. 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 Richmond–Mesa corridor.