($1,693+) Albany, NY to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albany, NY to Irvine, CA

For the 2,813-mile move from Albany, New York, to Irvine, California, full-service movers cost between $2,442 and $10,887. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $376 - $2,508 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Albany generally start around $295 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,442 - $5,610
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,611 - $7,544
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,932 - $10,887

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 Albany to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Albany, NY to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Albany movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irvine, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage 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 Albany, NY to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Albany, New York, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,972 and $7,590. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Albany runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,972 - $3,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,530 - $5,454
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,673 - $7,590

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $94 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $188 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $878 in Albany, NY, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Irvine, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Albany to Irvine?

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 Albany, NY to Irvine, CA

A rental truck for this 2,813-mile move from Albany, New York, to Irvine, California, costs between $1,661 and $4,521. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,122 - $1,283
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Albany daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,661 - $3,157
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,781 - $3,608
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,139 - $4,521

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,122 - $1,283 for the 2,813-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 Albany, New York, for about 5 hours typically costs around $878.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,813-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $188 per night, adding $376 - $564 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $376.

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

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 Albany, NY to Irvine, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Albany, New York, to Irvine, California. 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 $1,129 and $4,627.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,811 - $3,594
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,046 - $4,627
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,026 - $6,313

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Albany, New York, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $878.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $94 - $188 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 Albany to Irvine?

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.
3. Warren W Fane, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Warren W Fane, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Albany, NY vs Irvine, CA

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