($1,023+) Memphis, TN to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Irvine, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,790-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Irvine, California, with prices running from $2,271 - $9,984. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $353 - $2,352 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Memphis and Irvine are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Memphis movers tend to run around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,271 - $5,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,225 - $6,854
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,266 - $9,984

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 Memphis to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irvine, 56% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,435 and $5,206. 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 Memphis runs about $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,435 - $2,936
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,796
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,614 - $5,206

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $88 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $176 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 $823 in Memphis, TN. 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 Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Irvine, CA

Plan on $1,023 - $2,838 for a rental moving truck on the 1,790-mile route from Memphis, Tennessee, to Irvine, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $670 - $765
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $2,028
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,272
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,838

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $823.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $670 - $765 for the 1,790-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 $71 and $382, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 per night for hotel stops on the 1,790-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $353 - $529.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Irvine, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Irvine, California, 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 $1,485 and $3,225.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $2,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,485 - $3,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,091 - $4,375

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $88 - $176 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $823.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis 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.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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 1,790-mile route from Memphis, TN, to Irvine, CA, run $2,271 - $9,984 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,435 - $5,206, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,023 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,225, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America and Taco Bell.