($1,237+) Birmingham, AL to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Irvine, CA

For the 2,034-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Irvine, California, full-service movers cost between $2,532 and $12,551. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $355 - $2,364 (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 Birmingham generally start around $310 plus $175 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,532 - $5,760
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,679 - $8,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,755 - $12,551

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 Birmingham to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Irvine?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,615 and $6,290. 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 Birmingham typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,615 - $3,132
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,112 - $4,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,131 - $6,290

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $177 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 $827 in Birmingham, AL, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Irvine, CA

Truck rentals from Birmingham, Alabama, to Irvine, California, range from $1,213 - $3,377 for the 2,034-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $765 - $874
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,213 - $2,293
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,286 - $2,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,690 - $3,377

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $177 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 Birmingham, Alabama, usually costs about $827 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,034-mile drive falls between $765 and $874, 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 $59 and $355 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Irvine, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Birmingham, Alabama, to Irvine, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,064 and $3,764.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,590 - $2,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,457 - $4,838

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $827.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $177 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Irvine?

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. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, Inc. 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: Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham 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.