($870+) Irvine, CA to Garland, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,437-mile relocation from Irvine, California, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,176 and $8,683. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $417 - $2,780, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Irvine typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,176 - $5,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,746 - $6,808
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,075 - $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 Garland.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Garland, TX

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

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

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 Irvine, CA to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,398 and $4,401. 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 Irvine typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,398 - $2,439
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,752 - $3,477
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,265 - $4,401

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $973 in Irvine, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $104 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $209 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Garland, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Garland?

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 Garland, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,437-mile move from Irvine, California, to Garland, Texas, costs between $896 and $2,447, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $636 - $726
• 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 Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $896 - $1,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $904 - $1,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,151 - $2,447

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $636 - $726 for the 1,437-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 $973.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,437-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $209 per night, adding $417 - $626 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $70 and $417.

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

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 Garland, 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 Garland, 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 $2,698.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $2,129
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,333 - $2,698
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,886 - $3,707

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $104 - $209 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irvine, California, for about five hours typically runs $973.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Garland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Garland, TX

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

Full-service movers on the 1,437-mile route from Irvine, CA, to Garland, TX, run $1,176 - $8,683 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,398 - $4,401, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $896 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,746, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Garland tend to point to quality education and diversity, though severe storms and extreme heat come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Garland Independent School District and City of Garland.