Yuma, AZ

Salina, KS → Yuma, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Yuma

About 1,229 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,060–$7,530, delivery in 3–7 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 66 in Yuma.

  • 1,229 miroad distance
  • 21 h 53 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,060–$7,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,229 miles (1,042 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 53 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination
66 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Yuma → Salina

The route from Salina, KS to Yuma, AZ covers roughly 1,229 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,060 to $7,530 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 21 h 53 min.

On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 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.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Yuma about 105,227. Salina is considerably denser (1,792 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. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Salina to Yuma

Full-service estimate for 1,229 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,020 $2,470 $3,010
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,040 $3,700 $4,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,060 $6,170 $7,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,100 $9,880 $12,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,130 $13,580 $16,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,710–$2,420

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

Portable container

$2,120–$3,110

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

Full-service mover

$5,060–$7,530

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Salina (origin)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
214440
MC
191909
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
952044
MC
407656
Based in
Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
281435
MC
183142
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3418737
MC
1729956
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983108
MC
1491962
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4773481
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1043522
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4517407
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 20 movers in Salina

Near Yuma (destination)

Chilo'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1154460
MC
464398
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

1989

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
463252
MC
247899
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Beltran Brothers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1122039
MC
459887
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Frank'S Service And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
574368
MC
280572
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Casa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
603725
MC
290794
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Lugo Loads Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2072924
MC
724364
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Robles Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1076520
MC
469457
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Optimus Products LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2629740
MC
915039
Based in
Somerton, AZ 85350 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 66 movers in Yuma

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salina to Yuma?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,040 to $4,520 for a one-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,530 for a two-bedroom, $8,100 to $12,050 for a three-bedroom and $11,130 to $16,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Yuma from Salina?

About 1,229 road miles (1,042 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas 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 Salina to Yuma?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,710 to $2,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,110. 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 Salina–Yuma corridor.