($785+) Irving, TX to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irving, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,232-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $2,306 - $8,772. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $290 - $1,936 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Irving and Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,306 - $5,342
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,821 - $6,927
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,859 - $8,772

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 Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania are typically members of the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, 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 Irving, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,256 and $4,624. 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 Irving typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,256 - $2,381
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,651 - $3,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,399 - $4,624

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $145 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Pittsburgh, PA, 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 $678 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 Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

A rental truck for this 1,232-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, costs between $793 and $2,242. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $379 - $434
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $793 - $1,500
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $893 - $1,930
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,069 - $2,242

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Irving, Texas, usually costs about $678 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,232-mile drive falls between $379 and $434, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $290 to your total.

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

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Irving, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,375 and $2,654.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,213 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,375 - $2,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,919 - $3,445

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $73 - $145 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Irving, Texas, typically costs $678.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Pittsburgh?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Irving, TX vs Pittsburgh, PA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Irving and Pittsburgh to plan around. Cost of living index: 100 vs. 92. Average rent: $1,606/mo vs. $1,500/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 45 vs. 62. Safety index: 68.36 vs. 62.26.