($1,027+) Sacramento, CA to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sacramento, CA to Irving, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,714-mile relocation from Sacramento, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,262 and $9,980. 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 $349 - $2,324, 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 Sacramento typically charge a base rate around $287 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,262 - $5,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,006 - $6,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,575 - $9,980

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 Sacramento to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Sacramento, CA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Sacramento movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irving, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Sacramento to Irving?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Sacramento, CA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,477 and $5,176. 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 Sacramento typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,477 - $2,785
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,964 - $4,012
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,579 - $5,176

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $174 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 $813 in Sacramento, CA, 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 Irving, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA to Irving, TX

Plan on $1,007 - $2,677 for a rental moving truck on the 1,714-mile route from Sacramento, California, to Irving, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $634 - $724
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Sacramento daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,007 - $1,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,025 - $2,280
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,373 - $2,677

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Sacramento, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $813.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $634 - $724 for the 1,714-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $70 and $378, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $174 per night for hotel stops on the 1,714-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $349 - $523.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Sacramento, 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 $1,046 and $2,995.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,330 - $2,581
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,572 - $2,995
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,105 - $4,304

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 $87 - $174 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 Sacramento, California, typically costs $813.

What are the best freight companies from Sacramento to Irving?

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: Sacramento, 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 Sacramento 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

The 1,714-mile move from Sacramento, CA, to Irving, TX, costs between $1,262 and $9,980 with full-service movers, $1,477 - $5,176 with a moving container, and $1,007 - $2,677 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,006 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Irving tend to point to low cost of living and bountiful recreational activities, though noise pollution and absence of fine dining come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Citigroup, Inc. and Verizon Communications\.