($548+) El Paso, TX to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Irvine, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 799-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Irvine, California, with costs ranging from $1,716 - $8,206. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $346 - $2,304. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between El Paso and Irvine. Local movers in El Paso typically start around $244 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,716 - $4,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,419 - $6,279
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,262 - $8,206

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 El Paso to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,162 and $3,756. 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 El Paso runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $1,996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,003 - $3,756

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both El Paso, TX and Irvine, CA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $806 in El Paso, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $86 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $173 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Irvine, CA

Truck rentals from El Paso, Texas, to Irvine, California, range from $559 - $1,595 for the 799-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $293 - $335
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $1,129
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $617 - $1,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $803 - $1,595

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in El Paso, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $806.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $293 - $335 for the 799-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 $69 and $374, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $173 per night for hotel stops on the 799-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $346 - $518.

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

For larger DIY moves from El Paso, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Irvine, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,207 and $2,327.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,016 - $1,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,327
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,603 - $2,975

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $86 - $173 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in El Paso, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $806.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso 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. THE Foret Companies (4.5/5 stars): THE Foret Companies 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: El Paso, 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 El Paso 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.