($461+) Mobile, AL to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mobile, AL to Irving, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 602-mile move from Mobile, Alabama, to Irving, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,576 - $8,163. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $271 - $1,808. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Mobile and Irving. Local movers in Mobile typically start around $367 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Mobile to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,576 - $4,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,239 - $6,037
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,102 - $8,163

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Mobile to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Mobile, AL to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Mobile movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irving, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mobile to Irving?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Mobile, AL to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Mobile, Alabama, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,008 and $3,317. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Mobile typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mobile to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,817
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,279 - $2,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,832 - $3,317

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Mobile, AL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $633, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $68 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $136 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Mobile, AL, and Irving, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Mobile to Irving?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Mobile, AL to Irving, TX

Plan on $471 - $1,249 for a rental moving truck on the 602-mile route from Mobile, Alabama, to Irving, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $173 - $198
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Mobile daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mobile to Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $471 - $916
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $514 - $1,023
• 4+ bedrooms: $642 - $1,249

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $68 and $316.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $136.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $173 and $198 for the 602-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $633 for 2 movers in Mobile, Alabama, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mobile to Irving?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Mobile, AL to Irving, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Mobile, Alabama, to Irving, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,055 and $2,178.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Mobile to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $907 - $1,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,055 - $2,178
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,627

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $68 - $136 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Mobile, Alabama, typically costs $633.

What are the best freight companies from Mobile to Irving?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Quick Delivery Service (4.46/5 stars): Quick Delivery Service is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Mobile, AL vs Irving, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irving, side by side with Mobile on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.