San Bernardino, CA → Scottsdale, AZ · Regional long-distance move
About 369 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,300–$4,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 993 carriers on the San Bernardino side and 431 in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale sits about 369 miles east of San Bernardino, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arizona that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,300 to $4,910 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 7 h 4 min.
On the San Bernardino side there are 993 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (554 of them authorized for interstate work), and 431 around Scottsdale (174 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 Scottsdale.
San Bernardino has a population of about 222,044 and Scottsdale about 243,006. San Bernardino is considerably denser (3,577 people per square mile versus 1,312), 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 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 | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,440 | $7,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,270 | $8,860 | $10,810 |
$530–$750
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,350–$1,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,300–$4,910
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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Legal name: Az 615 Movers LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,980 to $2,950 for a one-bedroom, $3,300 to $4,910 for a two-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,860 for a three-bedroom and $7,270 to $10,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 369 road miles (313 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 4 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 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 $530 to $750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,350 to $1,980. 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 San Bernardino–Scottsdale corridor.