Santa Clara, CA → Scottsdale, AZ · Long-distance move
About 734 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,500–$6,690, delivery in 2–5 days, 292 carriers on the Santa Clara side and 431 in Scottsdale.
Moving from Santa Clara to Scottsdale is a long-distance move of roughly 734 road miles, heading east from California to Arizona.
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 $4,500 to $6,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 21 min.
On the Santa Clara side there are 292 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 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.
Santa Clara has a population of about 133,446 and Scottsdale about 243,006. Santa Clara is considerably denser (6,975 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 | $1,800 | $2,190 | $2,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,490 | $6,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,200 | $8,780 | $10,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,900 | $12,070 | $14,720 |
$1,050–$1,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,680–$2,460
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,500–$6,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Santa Clara, CA → Scottsdale, 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: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC
Legal name: Shefali Toor
Legal name: Az 615 Movers LLC
Legal name: Moving Team Six LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,680 for a studio, $2,700 to $4,020 for a one-bedroom, $4,500 to $6,690 for a two-bedroom, $7,200 to $10,710 for a three-bedroom and $9,900 to $14,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 734 road miles (622 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 21 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 $1,050 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,460. 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 Santa Clara–Scottsdale corridor.