($1,304+) Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,316-mile move from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina, with costs ranging from $1,279 - $11,758. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $406 - $2,708. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Irvine and Greenville. Local movers in Irvine typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,279 - $5,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,352 - $7,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,761 - $11,758

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 Greenville.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Greenville, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for South Carolina Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in South Carolina beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina, cost between $1,738 and $6,196. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Greenville. If you go over that window, storage in Irvine adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,738 - $3,190
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,317 - $4,617
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,911 - $6,196

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 $948 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 $102 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $203 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 Greenville, SC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Greenville?

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 Greenville, SC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,316 miles from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina, running $1,239 - $3,714. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $998 - $1,140
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Greenville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,239 - $2,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,342 - $2,910
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,676 - $3,714

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $102 and $474.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $203.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $998 and $1,140 for the 2,316-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $948 for 2 movers in Irvine, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Greenville, SC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irvine, California, to Greenville, South Carolina, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,747 and $3,766.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,534 - $3,018
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,747 - $3,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,304 - $5,155

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 $948.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $102 and $203 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Greenville?

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.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Greenville, SC

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

Our take

For a move from Irvine, CA, to Greenville, SC, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,279 for a studio to $11,758 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,316-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,738 - $6,196. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,239 - $3,714, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,352 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Michelin and Perrigo.