($837+) Dallas, TX to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Irvine, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,433-mile relocation from Dallas, Texas, to Irvine, California, cost between $2,202 and $9,528. 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 $378 - $2,520, 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 Dallas typically charge a base rate around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,202 - $5,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,924 - $6,360
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,136 - $9,528

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 Dallas to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,388 and $4,548. 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 Dallas typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,388 - $2,494
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,651 - $3,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,363 - $4,548

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $95 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $189 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 $882 in Dallas, TX. 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Irvine, CA

Plan on $837 - $2,379 for a rental moving truck on the 1,433-mile route from Dallas, Texas, to Irvine, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $575 - $657
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $837 - $1,738
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $962 - $2,007
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,141 - $2,379

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $575 - $657 for the 1,433-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $882.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,433-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $189 per night, adding $378 - $567 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $378.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Irvine, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Dallas, Texas, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,419 and $2,787.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,176 - $2,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,419 - $2,787
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,833 - $3,826

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $95 and $189.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $882.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas to Irvine?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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

How you handle your interstate move from Dallas, TX, to Irvine, CA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,202 - $9,528 on the 1,433-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,388 - $4,548 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $837 - $2,379 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,924 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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