Any relocation can be challenging but long-distance moves come with many hurdles to overcome. You have enough on your hands as you plan to move far from home; an affordable interstate moving company can take on the difficult aspects of your relocation so you can rest easy and arrive at a new home that’s move-in ready. After all, the last thing you want to deal with after a long trip is days of heavy lifting, arranging furniture, and unpacking on top of everything else!
At Mentors Moving & Storage, we understand how stressful relocating can be and how anxious you probably feel about moving so far. Our long-distance movers serve Phoenix, San Obispo, Bakersfield, and Santa Rosa with full-service interstate moving services to make your move efficient, fast, and easy.
What Is a Long Distance Move in CA and AZ?
There are some misconceptions about what really defines a long-distance move. As a general rule, a long-distance relocation in California or Arizona is more than 100 miles but it can be a short distance if it’s over state lines. Interstate moves refer to relocations crossing state lines while cross country moving companies help you relocate if you’re moving across several states. You’ll need an interstate moving company if your move crosses state lines, even if you’re only moving a few miles.
Why are you considering hiring a long distance moving company in Phoenix, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, or Santa Rosa, CA? Many people undergo interstate moves for family-related reasons such as establishing their own household, moving to be near family, or after a change in marital status. Employment is another common reason to hire interstate movers. Maybe you’ve been transferred or you got a job offer in another city or you’ve finally retired and you’re ready to live somewhere warm and comfortable. This is one of the top reasons people hire a cross country moving company in Phoenix: enjoying Arizona’s famous weather and retirement lifestyle.
There are many other reasons to hire long-distance movers including housing-related reasons. Are you ready to own your own home and want to relocate to a city with affordable housing or amenities you love? Maybe you’re simply ready for a new climate or you’re relocating to attend college.
No matter why you’re relocating, you can trust the affordable interstate movers at Mentors Moving & Storage. We serve Phoenix, AZ and Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Rosa, CA with dependable long distance moving services.
How to Move Across the Country with Mentors Moving & Storage
There’s no doubt that a long-distance move can be overwhelming. What is the best way to move cross country? By hiring a full-service long distance moving company! Full-service movers handle all of the difficult aspects of your relocation for an easy, stress-free transition to your new home. So, what’s included in “full-service” and how does it work?
Your entire move will be coordinated by a personal move coordinator who makes sure everything happens on your time schedule and every detail of your move is completed in the right order. A top rated interstate moving company helps with every step from the packing and prep work to unloading with services that include:
- Secure and efficient packing and labeling of all of your belongings
- Loading and unloading of your moving boxes and furniture
- Driving your belongings to your new destination
- Furniture assembly/disassembly for large and fragile items
- Unpacking your boxes and arranging furniture in your new home
With affordable cross country movers, you can save time and stress by knowing everything will be handled safely, efficiently, and on time. There will be no rushed packing, hours of heavy lifting, bothering friends and family to help, worrying about something getting lost or damaged, or figuring out how you’ll manage what may be days of driving. You can save time to focus on other important aspects of your relocation like setting up utilities, getting kids enrolled in a new school, and safely transporting your pets. When you make it to your destination, your belongings can be unpacked and your furniture set up for a new home that’s ready for you to walk in the door!
Long Distance Moving Quotes | How Much Do Long Distance Movers Cost in CA and AZ?
As you prepare for a daunting interstate move, you probably have a big question: how much does it cost to hire a cross country moving company? Of course, it’s impossible to estimate your long distance movers cost without the details of your move, but you can better understand the factors that influence your price before you request free long distance moving quotes.
Some factors that affect the cost of interstate movers will be outside your control including the distance of your relocation and the time of the year as cross country movers rates are higher during the peak season. There are many factors you can control, however:
- The volume or weight of your belongings. Interstate moving companies usually use weight as a major factor to quote a rate.
- Your moving dates. Sometimes adjusting your move-out and move-in dates a bit to avoid weekends, for example, can result in a lower quote.
- Level of services you need such as packing and unpacking, specialty item moving, or appliance disconnect/reconnect
- Whether you need storage at your origin or destination
To find out your cost, your first step should be getting accurate long-distance moving company quotes. This will be done with either a virtual estimate or an in-home estimate.
How Do You Choose the Best Long Distance Moving Company in AZ & CA?
You have many options when choosing interstate movers, but they aren’t all equal. Unfortunately, moving scams are on the rise and there are many long distance moving companies that are simply not equipped to guarantee a seamless and efficient move. You need a combination of value, excellent customer service, experience, and training with movers who can coordinate your relocation from beginning to end.
Here are the steps we recommend to choose a reliable cross country moving company that can deliver the services you need:
- Check long distance moving company reviews on Yelp and Google
- Verify they are licensed and insured with a positive safety rating under their USDOT number
- Find out how long the company has been in business and how many moves they perform annually
- Ask about their experience performing moves similar to yours
- Find out what kind of equipment they use to safely move your belongings.
- This includes their fleet of trucks which should be maintained with quality shocks and specially designed moving boxes.
- Ask about their moving crews, average number of years with the company, and training process. Do movers undergo background checks and special training in furniture assembly/disassembly, moving, packing, and driving?
Founded more than 14 years ago, Mentors Moving & Storage performs more than 1,200 moves every year with a dedicated team of 30+ team members. Our cross country movers go through an intensive 160-hour training program — far more in-depth than most long distance movers receive — to deliver the best possible customer care. We’re proud of the 5-star moving company reviews we’ve earned from our customers! Our interstate moving company serves major metro areas in Arizona and California including Santa Ana, San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield, and Phoenix with integrity, honesty, and hard work.
If life is taking you far from Phoenix, Bakersfield, Santa Ana, or San Luis Obispo, trust the affordable long distance movers at Mentors Moving & Storage to get your belongings to your new home without the stress and hassle. Call us today or fill out the Request a Quote form to get started with a free estimate from the best interstate moving company in California and Arizona!
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Movers did a great job. They wrapped everything very safely. I appreciate that they wrapped the doors, so not to damage them if they get bumped. They also brought out a crating service for my big, fragile TVs.
Andrew B.4/21/2022Wow, Mentors! You made a complicated office move seem easy & straightforward. A huge shout-out to Angel and his team of cheerful, friendly guys who swarmed in and carefully gathered all our beloved items, and moved them to a total... read moreWow, Mentors! You made a complicated office move seem easy & straightforward. A huge shout-out to Angel and his team of cheerful, friendly guys who swarmed in and carefully gathered all our beloved items, and moved them to a total of five different locations. Changing inventory lists, various staircases, a basement ramp and a three-thousand pound custom made marble counter - nothing phased Mentors as they finished our moves quickly, efficiently, and at a great price. read less
Numi T.4/14/2022Helped us move our office to a new location across town. Very helpful, efficient and friendly. Got job done quicker than I expected and price was great. Highly recommended for commercial moving. Will call in the future if we need... read moreHelped us move our office to a new location across town. Very helpful, efficient and friendly. Got job done quicker than I expected and price was great. Highly recommended for commercial moving. Will call in the future if we need to move again. read less
Mike W.4/02/2022 -
From the beginning- getting a timely quote, picking up a challenging load, all the way to delivering the shipment to my home, the folks at Mentors Moving were great, punctual and professional! A solid company.
G S.2/24/2022I had a niche job to do and Mentors went above and beyond for me. I’ll use Mentors whenever I do business in the Phoenix area.
I hired a labor crew from Mentors to help move demo equipment into a customer's... read moreI had a niche job to do and Mentors went above and beyond for me. I’ll use Mentors whenever I do business in the Phoenix area.
I hired a labor crew from Mentors to help move demo equipment into a customer's site. Our cargo shipper messed up the delivery time, and the crew from Movers went above and beyond to pick up our crates from the shipper's warehouse and delivered them to our customer's location.
I assume this is not a common request for them and the timeline kept getting pushed (on our side), yet they rolled with it and really came through for us. Instead of losing a few days to the shipper's mistake, we got back on track after only a short delay.
And when they arrived at our customer site, they were quick and did great work. read lessScott B.3/24/2022Jay, Jorge & Amadu were great. Very courteous and professional. All of them are hard workers. Followed directions to a "T". The move as flawless. We REALLY appreciated the service.
Use them again? Absolutely yes.Evan G.5/18/2022I'd been moving some of my home without the help of a moving company. Mentors Moving was what I should have used previously. The time value of money spent is worth its weight in Gold with Mentors Moving. Will and... read moreI'd been moving some of my home without the help of a moving company. Mentors Moving was what I should have used previously. The time value of money spent is worth its weight in Gold with Mentors Moving. Will and Marshall were prompt, friendly, and helpful. They're all from San Diego, good to meet others from my hometown too.
Excellent experience, quoted time was close even though there were additional and increased scope. I implore you to consider their services in the future, they will be on mine in the future! read lessKaipo B.2/20/2022 -
They did an outstanding job. A polite and caring crew went the extra mile to make sure we were happy.
Jason M.4/29/2022These guys were fast, courteous, efficient, knowledgable - real professionals. The company was true to its word of lowering the price if warranted at the end of the move; they made a reasonable price even better at the end... read moreThese guys were fast, courteous, efficient, knowledgable - real professionals. The company was true to its word of lowering the price if warranted at the end of the move; they made a reasonable price even better at the end of the day. I will use them whenever I need to and highly recommend them. read less
Doug M.2/22/2022Mentor’s moving was amazing! Responded with a quote and walk through of my house for a quote within 3 hours. The moving team today was quick, professional and had me in my new place faster than I could... read moreMentor’s moving was amazing! Responded with a quote and walk through of my house for a quote within 3 hours. The moving team today was quick, professional and had me in my new place faster than I could imagine.
I would highly recommend using Mentor’s! The crew that moved me today I would use again or recommend to anyone that is moving. Thanks for taking care of the move!! read lessMichael C.3/18/2022Everyone I encountered during the arrangement and actual move were professional, hard working, and responsive. From David in the initial booking, to Haddon that confirmed, to Will, Alfredo, Alfonso, and Marshall that did the move. The four guys that did... read moreEveryone I encountered during the arrangement and actual move were professional, hard working, and responsive. From David in the initial booking, to Haddon that confirmed, to Will, Alfredo, Alfonso, and Marshall that did the move. The four guys that did the move worked hard and fast but were extremely careful with all of my things. THANK YOU!! read less
Elizabeth F.3/19/2022 -
We had never used a mover and were appreshensive. First of all, David Krueger, our customer service rep, was great throughout the entire process, keeping me updated every step of the way. He was so patient and always available for... read moreWe had never used a mover and were appreshensive. First of all, David Krueger, our customer service rep, was great throughout the entire process, keeping me updated every step of the way. He was so patient and always available for my phone calls......We were comfortable as soon as our movers, Andrea, Oscar, Jr. & Alex Chavez arrived. They were polite and professional. They wrapped everything in blankets and shrink wrapped many items. They were careful with all our furniture. When we arrived at our new home, they unloaded and placed our furniture exactly where I wanted it. They even set up our adjustable bed. They completed the move in less time than originally estimated, saving us $$$. We had a great experience and would recommend Mentor Moving & Storage. Teresa Soranno read less
Teresa S.4/11/2022This move was in Bakersfield. They moved my parents into a new apartment. They showed up on time, they had to do the packing as my parents had no boxes, and were finished up in a few hours. The price... read moreThis move was in Bakersfield. They moved my parents into a new apartment. They showed up on time, they had to do the packing as my parents had no boxes, and were finished up in a few hours. The price was fine. read less
Scarlett J.4/06/2022The team showed up super energized, professional and moved us from one house to another, and emptied a huge storage and moved that. Everyone was careful, fast, knew how to handle awkward things and I would use them again in... read moreThe team showed up super energized, professional and moved us from one house to another, and emptied a huge storage and moved that. Everyone was careful, fast, knew how to handle awkward things and I would use them again in a heartbeat. They made a stressful move smooth read less
DJ C.3/11/2022Everyone was extremely helpful and patient when it came to assisting with my pod. They worked with me when changes started happen with the pod company and were accommodating. I definitely will be using them for my... read moreEveryone was extremely helpful and patient when it came to assisting with my pod. They worked with me when changes started happen with the pod company and were accommodating. I definitely will be using them for my next move!!! read less
Tameisha B.4/02/2022