($369+) Irvine, CA to Chandler, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Chandler, AZ

For the 379-mile move from Irvine, California, to Chandler, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,075 and $6,896. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $433 - $2,884 (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 Irvine generally start around $197 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $3,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,948 - $4,985
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,152 - $6,896

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 Chandler.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Chandler, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chandler, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona 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.

How much do local movers cost in Irvine, CA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Irvine to Chandler with a local mover averages $1,871 - $4,786. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in Irvine, CA can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $975 and $2,954. 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 Irvine typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $975 - $1,665
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,223 - $2,408
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,652 - $2,954

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $108 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $216 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chandler, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $1,009 in Irvine, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Chandler?

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 Chandler, AZ

Truck rentals from Irvine, California, to Chandler, Arizona, range from $376 - $981 for the 379-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $174 - $199
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• 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 Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $376 - $683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $401 - $762
• 4+ bedrooms: $499 - $981

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $216 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 Irvine, California, usually costs about $1,009 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 379-mile drive falls between $174 and $199, 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 $72 and $433 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine to Chandler?

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 Chandler, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irvine, California, to Chandler, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $978 and $1,891.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $860 - $1,514
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $978 - $1,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,457

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 Irvine, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,009.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $108 and $216 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Chandler?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Irvine, CA vs Chandler, AZ

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