($1,021+) Stockton, CA to Irving, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,671-mile relocation from Stockton, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,183 and $9,433. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $345 - $2,300, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Stockton typically charge a base rate around $231 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,183 - $5,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,209 - $6,569
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,522 - $9,433

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 Stockton to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Stockton, CA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 51% of Stockton 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 Stockton to Irving?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Stockton, CA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Stockton, California, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,384 and $5,035. 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 Stockton adds around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,843 - $3,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,489 - $5,035

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Stockton, 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 $805 in Stockton, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $86 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $173 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 Stockton 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 Stockton, CA to Irving, TX

Truck rentals from Stockton, California, to Irving, Texas, range from $992 - $2,609 for the 1,671-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $611 - $699
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Stockton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $992 - $1,961
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,031 - $2,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,609

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 $86 and $403.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $173.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $611 and $699 for the 1,671-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 $805 for 2 movers in Stockton, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from Stockton, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,430 and $2,976.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,310 - $2,321
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,430 - $2,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,112 - $4,189

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 Stockton, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $805.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $86 and $173 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Stockton 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.

Cost of living: Stockton, 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 Stockton 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

For a move from Stockton, CA, to Irving, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,183 for a studio to $9,433 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,671-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,384 - $5,035. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $992 - $2,609, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,209 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer 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\.