Flagstaff, AZ

Vail, CO → Flagstaff, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Vail to Flagstaff

About 498 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,540–$5,270, delivery in 1–3 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 18 in Flagstaff.

  • 498 miroad distance
  • 9 h 17 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,540–$5,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 498 miles (422 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 17 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination
18 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Flagstaff → Vail

Moving from Vail to Flagstaff is a regional long-distance move of roughly 498 road miles, heading southwest from Colorado 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 $3,540 to $5,270 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 17 min.

On the Vail side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 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.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Flagstaff about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,028 and 1,164 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Vail to Flagstaff

Full-service estimate for 498 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,420 $1,730 $2,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,130 $2,590 $3,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,670 $6,920 $8,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,800 $9,510 $11,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$810–$1,150

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

Portable container

$1,460–$2,150

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

Full-service mover

$3,540–$5,270

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Vail, CO → Flagstaff, AZ. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Vail (origin)

Prepared 2 Well LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4367759
MC
1710219
Based in
Vail, CO 81657 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Kd Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2346165
MC
1354707
Based in
Avon, CO 81620 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921650
MC
985393
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2977647
MC
1724355
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3776726
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

On-Call Mountain Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3513671
Based in
Minturn, CO 81645 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Vantia Hardwoods INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3842371
Based in
Frisco, CO 80443 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

J And G Builders LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3680558
MC
1279959
Based in
Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 31 movers in Vail

Near Flagstaff (destination)

Flagstaff Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3315120
MC
1053779
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Gatka Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3227741
MC
1011370
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Dunn Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2275705
MC
775256
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Haul N Water

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2641024
Based in
Bellemont, AZ 86015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4460439
MC
1758960
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

High Tech Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
586645
MC
342469
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Jvs Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2633107
MC
916598
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Jp Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3555307
MC
1192122
Based in
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 18 movers in Flagstaff

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Vail to Flagstaff?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,160 for a one-bedroom, $3,540 to $5,270 for a two-bedroom, $5,670 to $8,440 for a three-bedroom and $7,800 to $11,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flagstaff from Vail?

About 498 road miles (422 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 17 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Colorado 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 Vail to Flagstaff?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $810 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,460 to $2,150. 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 Vail–Flagstaff corridor.