($976+) Irvine, CA to Houston, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Houston, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,532-mile move from Irvine, California, to Houston, Texas, with prices running from $1,334 - $10,115. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $413 - $2,756 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Irvine and Houston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Irvine movers tend to run around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,334 - $5,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,219 - $6,797
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,450 - $10,115

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 Houston.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Houston, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,516 and $4,846. 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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,516 - $2,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,936 - $3,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,662 - $4,846

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 Houston, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Houston?

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 Houston, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,532-mile move from Irvine, California, to Houston, Texas, costs between $1,005 and $2,828, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $672 - $768
• 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 Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,066 - $2,116
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,264 - $2,828

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $672 - $768 for the 1,532-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Irvine, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $965.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,532-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $207 per night, adding $413 - $620 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $69 and $413.

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

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 Houston, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Irvine, California, 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 Houston, Texas.

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 $1,489 and $3,116.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,351 - $2,532
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,489 - $3,116
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,130 - $4,081

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Irvine, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $965.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $103 - $207 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Houston?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Irvine, CA vs Houston, TX

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