($1,086+) San Jose, CA to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Jose, CA to Irving, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,677-mile move from San Jose, California, to Irving, Texas, with prices running from $1,283 - $10,185. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $536 - $3,572 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between San Jose and Irving are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, San Jose movers tend to run around $316 as a base rate plus $119/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,283 - $5,405
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,100 - $7,290
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,912 - $10,185

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 San Jose to Irving.

Specialty moving services from San Jose, CA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of San Jose 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 San Jose to Irving?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from San Jose, CA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from San Jose, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,586 and $5,332. 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 San Jose costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,586 - $2,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,989 - $4,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,579 - $5,332

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $134 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $268 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irving, 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 $1,250 in San Jose, 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 San Jose 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 San Jose, CA to Irving, TX

A rental truck for this 1,677-mile move from San Jose, California, to Irving, Texas, costs between $1,034 and $2,890. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $953 - $1,089
• Daily insurance: $54/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $36
• San Jose daily rental rate: $19 - $49
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,034 - $2,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,410
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,481 - $2,890

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $268 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 $116 and $580 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $953 - $1,089 in fuel for the 1,677-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,250 in San Jose, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Jose 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 San Jose, CA to Irving, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Jose, California, to Irving, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,607 and $3,085.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,481
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,591 - $3,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,170 - $4,308

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 $134 - $268 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 San Jose, California, typically costs $1,250.

What are the best freight companies from San Jose to Irving?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: San Jose, CA 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 San Jose 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.