($877+) Los Angeles, CA to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Irving, TX

For the 1,430-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Irving, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,337 and $9,981. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $412 - $2,744 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Los Angeles generally start around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,337 - $5,442
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,154 - $6,801
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,487 - $9,981

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 Los Angeles to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,412 and $5,010. 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 Irving. If you go over that window, storage in Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,412 - $2,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,803 - $3,797
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,525 - $5,010

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $206 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irving, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $960 in Los Angeles, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Irving, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,430 miles from Los Angeles, California, to Irving, Texas, running $941 - $2,543. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $624 - $713
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $941 - $1,750
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $959 - $1,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,543

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $206 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 $89 and $446 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $624 - $713 in fuel for the 1,430-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $960 in Los Angeles, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Irving, TX

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, 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 $1,428 and $2,860.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,424
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,428 - $2,860
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,881 - $3,891

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 $103 - $206 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for about five hours typically runs $960.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Irving?

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.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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.