Stamford, CT → Flagstaff, AZ · Cross-country move
About 2,468 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,910–$11,770, delivery in 7–14 days, 135 carriers on the Stamford side and 18 in Flagstaff.
Moving from Stamford to Flagstaff is a cross-country move of roughly 2,468 road miles, heading west from Connecticut 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 $7,910 to $11,770 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 43 hours (5 driving days).
On the Stamford side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (92 of them authorized for interstate work), and 18 around Flagstaff (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 Flagstaff.
Stamford has a population of about 139,535 and Flagstaff about 78,000. Stamford is considerably denser (3,603 people per square mile versus 1,164), 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 Connecticut, 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 | $3,160 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,750 | $5,790 | $7,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,910 | $9,640 | $11,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,650 | $15,430 | $18,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,400 | $21,220 | $25,890 |
$3,440–$4,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,220–$4,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,910–$11,770
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Stamford, CT → Flagstaff, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,160 to $4,710 for a studio, $4,750 to $7,060 for a one-bedroom, $7,910 to $11,770 for a two-bedroom, $12,650 to $18,830 for a three-bedroom and $17,400 to $25,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,468 road miles (2,092 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 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 Connecticut 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 $3,440 to $4,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,220 to $4,740. 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 Stamford–Flagstaff corridor.