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Full-service moving costs from Irving, TX to Columbia, SC

For the 1,006-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,144 and $8,564. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $284 - $1,896 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Irving generally start around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,144 - $5,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,696 - $6,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,332 - $8,564

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 Columbia.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Columbia, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbia, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for South Carolina Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in South Carolina 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 Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,182 and $3,902. 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 Columbia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,182 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,506 - $3,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,159 - $3,902

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 Irving, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $664, 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 $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $142 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Irving, TX, and Columbia, SC, 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 Irving to Columbia?

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 Columbia, SC

Plan on $666 - $1,980 for a rental moving truck on the 1,006-mile route from Irving, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $303 - $347
• Daily insurance: $28/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 Columbia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $666 - $1,343
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $726 - $1,642
• 4+ bedrooms: $931 - $1,980

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $71 and $332.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $303 and $347 for the 1,006-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $664 for 2 movers in Irving, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Columbia, SC

If you're moving a larger household from Irving, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Columbia, South Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,267 and $2,497.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $1,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,267 - $2,497
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,220

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 $71 - $142 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irving, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $664.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Columbia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Irving, TX vs Columbia, SC

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Irving and Columbia to plan around. Cost of living index: 100 vs. 87. Average rent: $1,606/mo vs. $1,447/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 45 vs. 35. Safety index: 68.36 vs. 48.39.