Salt Lake City, UT → Bullhead City, AZ · Regional long-distance move
About 490 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,410–$5,080, delivery in 1–3 days, 531 carriers on the Salt Lake City side and 10 in Bullhead City.
The route from Salt Lake City, UT to Bullhead City, AZ covers roughly 490 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,410 to $5,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 9 min.
On the Salt Lake City side there are 531 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (306 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Bullhead City (8 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 Bullhead City.
Salt Lake City has a population of about 218,428 and Bullhead City about 42,000. Salt Lake City is considerably denser (1,811 people per square mile versus 696), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,160 | $5,080 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,460 | $6,660 | $8,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,510 | $9,160 | $11,170 |
$800–$1,130
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,460–$2,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,410–$5,080
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 $1,370 to $2,030 for a studio, $2,050 to $3,050 for a one-bedroom, $3,410 to $5,080 for a two-bedroom, $5,460 to $8,130 for a three-bedroom and $7,510 to $11,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 490 road miles (416 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 9 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Utah 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 $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,140. 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 Salt Lake City–Bullhead City corridor.