($871+) Irvine, CA to San Antonio, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to San Antonio, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,337-mile move from Irvine, California, to San Antonio, Texas, with prices running from $1,213 - $9,366. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $406 - $2,708 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Irvine and San Antonio 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 San Antonio:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,213 - $5,391
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,912 - $6,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,839 - $9,366

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 San Antonio.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to San Antonio, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Antonio, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to San Antonio, TX

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to San Antonio, Texas, cost between $1,393 and $4,817. 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 San Antonio:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,393 - $2,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,553
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,487 - $4,817

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Irvine, CA and San Antonio, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $948 in Irvine, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $102 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $203 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to San Antonio?

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 San Antonio, TX

A rental truck for this 1,337-mile move from Irvine, California, to San Antonio, Texas, costs between $819 and $2,320. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $576 - $658
• 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 San Antonio based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $819 - $1,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $979 - $2,039
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,320

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $576 - $658 for the 1,337-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 $948.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,337-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $203 per night, adding $406 - $609 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $68 and $406.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine to San Antonio?

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 San Antonio, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Irvine, California, to San Antonio, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,466 and $2,814.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,814
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,855 - $3,817

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 $948.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $102 - $203 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 San Antonio?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs San Antonio, TX

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