($871+) Irving, TX to Ontario, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irving, TX to Ontario, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,394-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Ontario, California, with prices running from $2,208 - $9,437. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $323 - $2,152 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Irving and Ontario are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Irving movers tend to run around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,208 - $4,762
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,931 - $6,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,767 - $9,437

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 Ontario.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Ontario, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ontario, 54% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Irving, TX to Ontario, CA

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,258 and $4,726. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Irving costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,258 - $2,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,605 - $3,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,341 - $4,726

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $161 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Ontario, 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 $753 in Irving, 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 Irving to Ontario?

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 Ontario, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,394 miles from Irving, Texas, to Ontario, California, running $871 - $2,351. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $477 - $545
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Ontario based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,539
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $887 - $1,907
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,197 - $2,351

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 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 $70 and $350 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $477 - $545 in fuel for the 1,394-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $753 in Irving, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Ontario, CA

For larger DIY moves from Irving, 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 Ontario, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,351 and $2,759.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,157
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,351 - $2,759
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,763 - $3,454

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 $753.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $161 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 Ontario?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Irving, TX vs Ontario, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ontario, side by side with Irving 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

A move from Irving, TX, to Ontario, CA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,208 - $9,437 on the 1,394-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,258 - $4,726, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $871 - $2,351. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,931 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Prime Healthcare and Niagara Bottling.