($836+) 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 $1,188 and $9,323. 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: $1,188 - $5,232
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,918 - $6,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,924 - $9,323

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: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irving, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Irving?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers 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 $1,358 and $4,865. 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 Los Angeles typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,358 - $2,489
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,666 - $3,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,452 - $4,865

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 $836 - $2,471. 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: $836 - $1,618
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $904 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,471

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

If you're moving a larger household from Los Angeles, 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 Irving, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,333 and $2,642.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,210 - $2,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,333 - $2,642
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,868 - $3,781

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $960.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $103 and $206 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

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.

Our take

A move from Los Angeles, CA, to Irving, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,188 - $9,323 on the 1,430-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,358 - $4,865, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $836 - $2,471. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,918 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Irving tend to point to low cost of living and bountiful recreational activities, though noise pollution and absence of fine dining come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Citigroup, Inc. and Verizon Communications\.