($959+) Irvine, CA to Plano, TX Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Irvine, California, to Plano, Texas, costs between $1,260 and $9,497. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,440-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $431 - $2,876, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Irvine and Plano. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irvine tend to start around $197 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,260 - $5,442
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,972 - $7,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,381 - $9,497

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 Plano.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Plano, TX

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,454 and $5,158. 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 Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,454 - $2,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,821 - $3,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,500 - $5,158

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 $1,007 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 $108 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $216 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 Plano, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Plano?

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 Plano, TX

Plan on $895 - $2,467 for a rental moving truck on the 1,440-mile route from Irvine, California, to Plano, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $659 - $753
• 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 Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $895 - $1,750
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,008 - $1,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,467

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $216 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $93 and $467 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $659 - $753 in fuel for the 1,440-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,007 in Irvine, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Plano, TX

For larger DIY moves from Irvine, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Plano, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,443 and $2,801.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,443 - $2,801
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,901 - $3,851

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $108 - $216 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irvine, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,007.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Plano?

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 Plano, TX

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