($1,612+) Arlington, VA to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Irvine, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,661-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Irvine, California, with costs ranging from $2,602 - $11,640. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $493 - $3,288. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Irvine. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,602 - $5,922
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,741 - $7,975
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,107 - $11,640

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 Arlington to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington 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 Arlington to Irvine?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Irvine, California, cost between $2,044 and $7,448. 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 Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,044 - $3,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,496 - $5,309
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,651 - $7,448

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Arlington, VA and Irvine, CA. 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 $1,151 in Arlington, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $123 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $247 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Irvine, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,661 miles from Arlington, Virginia, to Irvine, California, running $1,488 - $4,211. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,392 - $1,591
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $33
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,488 - $2,913
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,611 - $3,504
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,227 - $4,211

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $247 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Arlington, Virginia, usually costs about $1,151 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,661-mile drive falls between $1,392 and $1,591, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $82 and $493 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Irvine, CA

For larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, 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 Irvine, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,079 and $4,375.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,697 - $3,331
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,079 - $4,375
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,920 - $5,842

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $123 and $247.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $1,151.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Irvine?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA vs Irvine, CA

Good news for your budget: Irvine isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Arlington. Cost of living index runs 165 there against 164 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 71/100 and 79.15/100 here versus 43/100 and 68.99/100 there.