($837+) San Antonio, TX to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Antonio, TX to Irvine, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,349-mile move from San Antonio, Texas, to Irvine, California, with prices running from $2,330 - $9,835. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $362 - $2,412 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between San Antonio and Irvine are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, San Antonio movers tend to run around $192 as a base rate plus $96/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,330 - $5,129
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,971 - $6,800
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,839 - $9,835

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 San Antonio to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from San Antonio, TX to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from San Antonio, Texas, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,352 and $4,770. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Irvine. If you go over that window, storage in San Antonio adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,352 - $2,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,815 - $3,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,463 - $4,770

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In San Antonio, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $844, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $90 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $181 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both San Antonio, TX, and Irvine, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX to Irvine, CA

A rental truck for this 1,349-mile move from San Antonio, Texas, to Irvine, California, costs between $897 and $2,464. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $518 - $592
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• San Antonio daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $897 - $1,599
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $886 - $2,039
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,173 - $2,464

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $518 - $592 for the 1,349-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 San Antonio, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $844.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,349-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $181 per night, adding $362 - $543 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $362.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Antonio, Texas, to Irvine, 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 $1,085 and $2,729.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,168 - $2,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,665

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 $90 and $181.
• 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 San Antonio, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $844.

What are the best freight companies from San Antonio to Irvine?

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. Parkway Transport, Inc. (4.76/5 stars): Parkway Transport, Inc. 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: San Antonio, 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 San Antonio 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.