($759+) Ann Arbor, MI to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Ann Arbor, MI to Irving, TX

For the 1,143-mile move from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Irving, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,396 and $8,608. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $311 - $2,072 (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 Ann Arbor generally start around $304 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,396 - $5,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,751 - $6,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,903 - $8,608

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 Ann Arbor to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Ann Arbor, MI to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Ann Arbor movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irving, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Ann Arbor, MI to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,276 and $4,345. 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 Ann Arbor typically runs around $75/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,276 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,311 - $4,345

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $155 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 $725 in Ann Arbor, MI, 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Irving, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,143-mile move from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Irving, Texas, costs between $728 and $2,175, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $377 - $431
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Ann Arbor daily rental rate: $19 - $29
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $728 - $1,516
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $819 - $1,717
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,030 - $2,175

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $78 and $363.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $377 and $431 for the 1,143-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $725 for 2 movers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Irving, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Irving, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,341 and $2,683.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,114 - $2,189
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,341 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,866 - $3,650

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 $78 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for about five hours typically runs $725.

What are the best freight companies from Ann Arbor to Irving?

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. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. 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: Ann Arbor, MI vs Irving, TX

Day-to-day costs in Irving are close to what you're used to in Ann Arbor: cost of living index of 100 versus 106, with average rent of $1,606/mo compared to $2,260/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 52/100 and 79.18/100 in Ann Arbor versus 45/100 and 68.36/100 in Irving.