($1,027+) San Francisco, CA to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Irving, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,720-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Irving, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,175 - $10,179. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $561 - $3,740. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Francisco and Irving. Local movers in San Francisco typically start around $284 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,175 - $4,854
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,975 - $6,909
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,913 - $10,179

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 San Francisco to Irving.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,405 and $5,124. 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 San Francisco typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,405 - $2,649
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,908 - $3,668
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,477 - $5,124

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both San Francisco, CA and Irving, 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 $1,309 in San Francisco, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $140 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $281 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA to Irving, TX

A rental truck for this 1,720-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Irving, Texas, costs between $1,017 and $2,928. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,023 - $1,170
• Daily insurance: $56/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $37
• San Francisco daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.59

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $1,993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,428 - $2,928

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $281 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 $122 and $608 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,023 - $1,170 in fuel for the 1,720-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,309 in San Francisco, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Francisco, California, to Irving, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,683 and $2,903.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,343 - $2,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,497 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,962 - $3,935

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Francisco, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,309.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $140 - $281 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 San Francisco 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: San Francisco, 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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 $1,175 - $10,179 on the 1,720-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,405 - $5,124, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,017 - $2,928. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,975 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\.