($879+) Irvine, CA to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Plano, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Irvine, California, to Plano, Texas, costs between $1,188 and $8,683. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,440-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $431 - $2,876, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Irvine and Plano. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irvine tend to start around $197 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,188 - $5,182
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,918 - $6,480
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,125 - $8,683

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 Irvine to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Plano, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Irvine to Plano?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,278 and $4,679. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Irvine costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Irvine to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $2,365
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,311 - $4,679

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $108 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $216 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Plano, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $1,007 in Irvine, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Plano?

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 Irvine, CA to Plano, TX

Truck rentals from Irvine, California, to Plano, Texas, range from $887 - $2,351 for the 1,440-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $659 - $753
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Irvine to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $887 - $1,618
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $979 - $2,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,351

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $659 - $753 for the 1,440-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Irvine, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,007.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,440-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $216 per night, adding $431 - $647 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $72 and $431.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine to Plano?

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 Irvine, CA to Plano, TX

For larger DIY moves from Irvine, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Plano, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,333 and $2,781.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,234 - $2,286
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,333 - $2,781
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,707

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $108 and $216.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Irvine, California, for roughly five hours typically average $1,007.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Plano?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Plano, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Plano, side by side with Irvine 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.

Our take

A move from Irvine, CA, to Plano, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,188 - $8,683 on the 1,440-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,278 - $4,679, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $887 - $2,351. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,918 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Plano tend to point to favorable weather and ample economic opportunity, though terrible traffic and extreme weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Capital One Finance and DXC Technology.