($950+) Modesto, CA to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Modesto, CA to Irving, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Modesto, California, to Irving, Texas, costs between $1,169 and $9,459. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,640-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $329 - $2,192, 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 Modesto and Irving. For a rough baseline, movers based in Modesto tend to start around $314 plus $128/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 Modesto to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,169 - $5,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,004 - $6,470
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,411 - $9,459

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 Modesto to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Modesto 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 Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,359 and $4,941. 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 Modesto runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,359 - $2,745
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,394 - $4,941

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 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 $767 in Modesto, 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 Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to Irving, TX

Plan on $979 - $2,574 for a rental moving truck on the 1,640-mile route from Modesto, California, to Irving, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $572 - $654
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Modesto daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $979 - $1,825
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,106
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,257 - $2,574

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $572 - $654 for the 1,640-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 Modesto, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $767.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,640-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $164 per night, adding $329 - $493 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $329.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Modesto, California, to Irving, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,493 and $3,011.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,493 - $3,011
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,015 - $3,952

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 $82 and $164.
• 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 Modesto, California, for roughly five hours typically average $767.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto to Irving?

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.

Cost of living: Modesto, 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 Modesto 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

Full-service movers on the 1,640-mile route from Modesto, CA, to Irving, TX, run $1,169 - $9,459 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,359 - $4,941, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $979 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,004, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

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\.