($599+) Albuquerque, NM to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albuquerque, NM to Irvine, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Irvine, California, costs between $1,967 and $9,385. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 784-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $364 - $2,424, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Albuquerque and Irvine. For a rough baseline, movers based in Albuquerque tend to start around $185 plus $80/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,967 - $5,094
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,635 - $6,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,239 - $9,385

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 Albuquerque to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Albuquerque, NM to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Irvine?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Albuquerque, NM to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,106 and $3,645. 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 Albuquerque costs roughly $65/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,436 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,869 - $3,645

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $91 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $182 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 $848 in Albuquerque, NM, 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 Irvine, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM to Irvine, CA

Plan on $582 - $1,611 for a rental moving truck on the 784-mile route from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Irvine, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $302 - $346
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Albuquerque daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $582 - $1,129
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $604 - $1,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $772 - $1,611

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $182 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, usually costs about $848 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 784-mile drive falls between $302 and $346, 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 $61 and $364 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM to Irvine, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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 Irvine, California.

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 $1,103 and $2,349.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,349
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,798

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 $91 - $182 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for about five hours typically runs $848.

What are the best freight companies from Albuquerque to Irvine?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. THE Tire Welder, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): THE Tire Welder, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Albuquerque, NM vs Irvine, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irvine, side by side with Albuquerque 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.