($525+) Irving, TX to Huntsville, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irving, TX to Huntsville, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 677-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,648 - $8,692. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $293 - $1,952. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Irving and Huntsville. Local movers in Irving typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,648 - $4,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,366 - $5,759
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,890 - $8,692

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 Irving to Huntsville.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Huntsville, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Huntsville, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Irving to Huntsville?

Alabama Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Alabama, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Irving, TX to Huntsville, AL

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,073 and $3,598. 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 Irving runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $1,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,897 - $3,598

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $146 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $683 in Irving, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Huntsville, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Irving to Huntsville?

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 Irving, TX to Huntsville, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 677 miles from Irving, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, running $531 - $1,485. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $210 - $240
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Irving daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $531 - $1,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $589 - $1,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $679 - $1,485

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $146 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 $63 and $317 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $210 - $240 in fuel for the 677-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $683 in Irving, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving to Huntsville?

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 Irving, TX to Huntsville, AL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Irving, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama. 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 $878 and $2,239.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $1,679
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,239
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,532 - $2,823

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Irving, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $683.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 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 Irving to Huntsville?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Irving, TX vs Huntsville, AL

Good news for your budget: Huntsville isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Irving. Cost of living index runs 94 there against 100 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 45/100 and 68.36/100 here versus 24/100 and 57.45/100 there.