($1,697+) Manchester, NH to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Irvine, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,013-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Irvine, California, with costs ranging from $3,365 - $15,634. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $398 - $2,652. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Manchester and Irvine. Local movers in Manchester typically start around $682 as a base rate plus $210/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,365 - $7,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,822 - $10,498
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,742 - $15,634

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 Manchester to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Irvine, CA

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

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Manchester, NH to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Irvine, California, cost between $2,123 and $7,815. 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 Manchester typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,123 - $4,184
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,782 - $5,947
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,882 - $7,815

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 Manchester, NH, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $928, 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 $99 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $199 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Manchester, NH, and Irvine, CA, 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, NH to Irvine, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 3,013 miles from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Irvine, California, running $1,818 - $4,914. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,271 - $1,453
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Manchester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,818 - $3,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,913 - $4,201
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,372 - $4,914

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $199 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 Manchester, New Hampshire, usually costs about $928 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 3,013-mile drive falls between $1,271 and $1,453, 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 $66 and $398 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Manchester 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 Manchester, NH to Irvine, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Manchester, New Hampshire, 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 $2,093 and $4,618.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,834 - $3,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,093 - $4,618
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,167 - $5,999

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 $99 - $199 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for about five hours typically runs $928.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Irvine?

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.
3. Brian Forst Transport (4.7/5 stars): Brian Forst Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Manchester, NH 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 Manchester 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.