Moving from Seattle to Phoenix: 2026 Cost & Time

Seattle, WAPhoenix, AZ

1,420 mi · interstate

Typical cost, 2-bedroom home

$3,225$4,800

Distance

1,420 mi

Drive time

~22 hrs

Typical transit

4–8 days

Off-peak baseline from our published rate model · how we calculate

Seattle to Phoenix is a strong seasonal lane that peaks in fall as households swap Pacific-Northwest rain for desert sun. Off-season and mid-week bookings carry the best rates on this route.

Cost by home size

Seattle, WA → Phoenix, AZ · off-peak · from the same rate engine as our calculator.
Home sizeLowTypicalHigh
Studio$1,625$1,975$2,400
1 Bedroom$2,125$2,600$3,175
2 Bedroom$3,225$3,925$4,800
3 Bedroom$4,725$5,775$7,050
4 Bedroom$6,375$7,775$9,475
5+ Bedroom$7,725$9,425$11,500

What affects your SeattlePhoenix cost

  • At 1,420+ miles you're in the lowest per-mile tier, where each added mile costs less, so home size and packing move your number more than the distance does.
  • Flexibility on your pickup or delivery window gives carriers room to consolidate your load, which usually trims the price.
  • Full packing and specialty items (piano, gym equipment, oversized furniture) are the add-ons most likely to change your final number.

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Seattle to Phoenix moving FAQ

A 2-bedroom move from Seattle to Phoenix typically costs $3,225–$4,800 off-peak. Smaller homes (studio/1BR) run less; a 4–5 bedroom home can run $7,725–$11,500.

The route is about 1,420 miles (~22 hours of driving). Carriers typically deliver in 4–8 days depending on consolidation and season.

October through April, mid-month, on a weekday. Peak season (May–September) adds about 15%, and the last five days of any month add roughly 8%.

Yes, this is an interstate move (WA to AZ), so any mover you hire must hold active USDOT and FMCSA operating authority. We only refer licensed, insured carriers.

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