($412+) Irvine, CA to Tucson, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 468-mile relocation from Irvine, California, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,151 and $8,140. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $413 - $2,756, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Irvine typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $3,749
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,097 - $5,086
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,483 - $8,140

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 Tucson.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Tucson, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tucson, 92% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Tucson with a local mover averages $2,014 - $4,883. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Irvine, CA often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $952 and $3,159. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Irvine runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $952 - $1,665
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,345
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,701 - $3,159

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $965 in Irvine, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $103 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $207 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tucson, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Tucson?

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 Tucson, AZ

A rental truck for this 468-mile move from Irvine, California, to Tucson, Arizona, costs between $388 and $1,108. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $205 - $235
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Tucson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $388 - $723
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $435 - $903
• 4+ bedrooms: $520 - $1,108

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $207 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 $965 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 468-mile drive falls between $205 and $235, 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 $69 and $413 to your total.

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

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 Tucson, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irvine, California, to Tucson, 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 $1,044 and $1,952.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $892 - $1,609
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,044 - $1,952
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,381

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $103 - $207 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Irvine, California, typically costs $965.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Tucson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Tucson, AZ

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