($696+) Colorado Springs, CO to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Irvine, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,081-mile relocation from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Irvine, California, cost between $2,202 and $9,162. 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 $396 - $2,640, 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 Colorado Springs typically charge a base rate around $250 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Colorado Springs to Irvine:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,202 - $5,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,821 - $6,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,688 - $9,162

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 Colorado Springs to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irvine, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Colorado Springs to Irvine?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,203 and $4,335. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Colorado Springs costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Colorado Springs to Irvine:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,203 - $2,338
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,566 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,335

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $924 in Colorado Springs, CO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $99 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $198 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Irvine, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Colorado Springs to Irvine?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Irvine, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,081-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Irvine, California, costs between $740 and $2,116, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $454 - $519
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs to Irvine based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $740 - $1,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $784 - $1,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,044 - $2,116

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 $99 and $462.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $198.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $454 and $519 for the 1,081-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 $924 for 2 movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs to Irvine?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Irvine, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Colorado Springs, Colorado, 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 Irvine, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,226 and $2,474.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Colorado Springs to Irvine:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,226 - $2,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,570

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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $924.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $99 and $198 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to Irvine?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Colorado Springs, CO vs Irvine, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irvine, side by side with Colorado Springs 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.