($1,027+) Irving, TX to Sacramento, CA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Irving, Texas, to Sacramento, California, costs between $2,292 and $10,179. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,714-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $332 - $2,216, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Irving and Sacramento. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irving tend to start around $181 plus $92/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,292 - $4,854
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,068 - $7,185
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,801 - $10,179

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 Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Sacramento, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Irving, TX to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,434 and $5,022. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Irving typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,434 - $2,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,815 - $3,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,426 - $5,022

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Irving, TX and Sacramento, 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 $776 in Irving, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $166 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 Irving to Sacramento?

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 Sacramento, CA

Plan on $1,027 - $2,761 for a rental moving truck on the 1,714-mile route from Irving, Texas, to Sacramento, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $604 - $691
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,027 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,090 - $2,189
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,414 - $2,761

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 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 $72 and $360 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $604 - $691 in fuel for the 1,714-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $776 in Irving, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Sacramento, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Irving, Texas, to Sacramento, California. 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 $997 and $3,025.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,330 - $2,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $3,025
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,064 - $4,017

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 $83 - $166 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irving, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $776.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Sacramento?

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: Irving, TX vs Sacramento, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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 $2,292 - $10,179 on the 1,714-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,434 - $5,022, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,027 - $2,761. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,068 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 Sutter Health and SynGen.