($879+) Irvine, CA to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,389-mile move from Irvine, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,345 - $9,148. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $419 - $2,796. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Irvine and Fort Worth. Local movers in Irvine typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,345 - $5,206
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,958 - $7,145
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,263 - $9,148

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Irvine, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,376 and $5,011. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Irvine typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,644
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,800
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,482 - $5,011

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Irvine, CA and Fort Worth, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $979 in Irvine, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $105 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $210 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Plan on $923 - $2,418 for a rental moving truck on the 1,389-mile route from Irvine, California, to Fort Worth, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $618 - $706
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $989 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,418

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $210 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $91 and $454 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $618 - $706 in fuel for the 1,389-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $979 in Irvine, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irvine, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,361 and $2,867.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,188 - $2,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,966 - $4,009

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Irvine, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $979.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $105 - $210 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Fort Worth?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Irvine, CA vs Fort Worth, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Worth, 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.