Moving from Arizona to California

It's about 420 miles from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Arizona to California moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Arizona to California: MC Movers, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. BLVD Moving and Allied Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure

420Driving miles, largest cities

2 to 5 daysTypical delivery

8 hrsSolo drive (DIY)

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Distance is road-adjusted between Phoenix, AZ and Los Angeles, CA, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What an Arizona to California move costs

These are the total prices of 12 completed moves from Arizona to California in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home size	Typical cost	Median	Completed moves
All home sizes combined	$2,510 to $4,331	$2,972	12

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Arizona to California. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Arizona to California

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

MC Movers

Protection-first carrier for households that want careful handling and dependable long-distance coordination.

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CMR Verified

BLVD Moving

A CMR Verified carrier. Regional carrier headquartered in the Los Angeles area, serves the West.

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CMR Verified

Allied Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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Planning an Arizona to California move

Get at least three written estimates, and make sure each is binding or Not-To-Exceed, not a phone guess.
Verify each mover's USDOT number for interstate household goods before you book.
Right-size your valuation coverage: standard released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb.
Avoid any mover demanding a large cash deposit up front, a common red flag.

Questions about moving from Arizona to California

Who is the recommended mover from Arizona to California?

CMR recommends MC Movers for moves from Arizona to California. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. BLVD Moving and Allied Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.

How much does it cost to move from Arizona to California?

Based on 12 completed moves from Arizona to California in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,510 to $4,331, with a median of $2,972. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.

How long does a move from Arizona to California take?

Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 420 miles between Phoenix and Los Angeles. A solo driver would spend about 8 hours behind the wheel.

Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Arizona to California?

Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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