($868+) Long Beach, CA to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Irving, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,436-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Irving, Texas, with prices running from $1,221 - $9,690. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $412 - $2,744 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Long Beach and Irving are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Long Beach movers tend to run around $162 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Long Beach to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,221 - $5,230
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,094 - $6,593
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,594 - $9,690

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 Long Beach to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irving, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Long Beach to Irving?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Long Beach, CA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,341 and $4,814. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Long Beach costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Long Beach to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,341 - $2,613
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,426 - $4,814

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 $960 in Long Beach, 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 $206 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 Irving, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Irving?

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 Long Beach, CA to Irving, TX

A rental truck for this 1,436-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Irving, Texas, costs between $913 and $2,441. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $627 - $716
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Long Beach to Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $913 - $1,785
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $978 - $2,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,183 - $2,441

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 $103 and $480.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $206.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $627 and $716 for the 1,436-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 $960 for 2 movers in Long Beach, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach to Irving?

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 Long Beach, CA to Irving, TX

For larger DIY moves from Long Beach, 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 Irving, 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 $1,530 and $2,890.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Long Beach to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,308 - $2,281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,530 - $2,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,000 - $3,851

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $103 and $206.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly five hours typically average $960.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Irving?

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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Long Beach, CA vs Irving, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irving, side by side with Long Beach 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.