($1,316+) Atlanta, GA to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Irvine, CA

Full-service movers for the 2,179-mile relocation from Atlanta, Georgia, to Irvine, California, cost between $2,779 and $11,850. 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 $401 - $2,676, 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 Atlanta typically charge a base rate around $216 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,779 - $5,625
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,619 - $7,985
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,863 - $11,850

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 Atlanta to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Irvine?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage 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 Atlanta, GA to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,698 and $6,269. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Atlanta typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,698 - $3,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,288 - $4,586
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,171 - $6,269

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $201 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irvine, CA, 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 $937 in Atlanta, GA. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Irvine, CA

Plan on $1,342 - $3,708 for a rental moving truck on the 2,179-mile route from Atlanta, Georgia, to Irvine, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $928 - $1,060
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,392
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,383 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,708

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $937.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $928 - $1,060 for the 2,179-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $80 and $435, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $201 per night for hotel stops on the 2,179-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $401 - $602.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Irvine, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Atlanta, Georgia, 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 $1,903 and $3,782.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,622 - $3,123
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,903 - $3,782
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,538 - $5,015

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Atlanta, Georgia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $937.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $100 - $201 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 Atlanta to Irvine?

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.
3. Bennett Motor Express, LLC (4.7/5 stars): Bennett Motor Express, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta 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.