($1,412+) Irvine, CA to Norfolk, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,705-mile move from Irvine, California, to Norfolk, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,277 - $12,076. 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 Norfolk. 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $6,025
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,900 - $7,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,905 - $12,076

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 Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Norfolk, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 Irvine, CA to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,968 and $7,186. 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 Irvine typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,968 - $3,426
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,552 - $4,817
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,418 - $7,186

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Irvine, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $948, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $102 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $203 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Irvine, CA, and Norfolk, VA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

Plan on $1,487 - $4,251 for a rental moving truck on the 2,705-mile route from Irvine, California, to Norfolk, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,165 - $1,332
• 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 Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,487 - $2,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,609 - $3,601
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,095 - $4,251

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,165 - $1,332 for the 2,705-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 2,705-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 Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

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 Norfolk, Virginia. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,924 and $4,259.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,737 - $3,375
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,924 - $4,259
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,734 - $5,749

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Irvine, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $948.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $102 - $203 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 Irvine to Norfolk?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Norfolk, VA

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

Our take

A move from Irvine, CA, to Norfolk, VA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,277 - $12,076 on the 2,705-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,968 - $7,186, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,487 - $4,251. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,900 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include CMA CGM and Norfolk Southern Railway.