($1,409+) Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,316-mile move from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina, with costs ranging from $1,397 - $12,344. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $406 - $2,708. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Irvine and Greenville. Local movers in Irvine typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $5,647
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,779 - $7,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,308 - $12,344

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 Greenville.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Greenville, 83% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina, cost between $1,734 and $6,701. 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 Irvine runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,734 - $3,486
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,293 - $5,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,311 - $6,701

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 $948 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 $102 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $203 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 Greenville, SC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Greenville?

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 Greenville, SC

Renting a moving truck for the 2,316-mile move from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina, costs between $1,423 and $3,899, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $998 - $1,140
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Greenville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,423 - $2,592
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,556 - $2,991
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,871 - $3,899

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $998 - $1,140 for the 2,316-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 $948.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,316-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $203 per night, adding $406 - $609 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $68 and $406.

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

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 Greenville, SC

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,908 and $3,876.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,659 - $3,231
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,908 - $3,876
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,649 - $5,466

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 $102 - $203 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 Irvine, California, typically costs $948.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Greenville?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Irvine, CA vs Greenville, SC

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