($738+) Cheyenne, WY to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cheyenne, WY to Irvine, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Irvine, California, costs between $2,502 and $9,201. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,116-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $378 - $2,520, 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 Cheyenne and Irvine. For a rough baseline, movers based in Cheyenne tend to start around $290 plus $99/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 Cheyenne to Irvine:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,502 - $5,744
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,156 - $6,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,220 - $9,201

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 Cheyenne to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Cheyenne, WY to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 86% of Cheyenne movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irvine, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cheyenne to Irvine?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Cheyenne, WY to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,217 and $4,134. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Cheyenne runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,227
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,475 - $3,132
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,134

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $882 in Cheyenne, WY. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $95 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $189 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Irvine, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY to Irvine, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,116-mile move from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Irvine, California, costs between $738 and $1,956, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $447 - $511
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Cheyenne daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $738 - $1,378
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $722 - $1,622
• 4+ bedrooms: $965 - $1,956

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $882.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $447 - $511 for the 1,116-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $76 and $410, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $189 per night for hotel stops on the 1,116-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $378 - $567.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY to Irvine, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Cheyenne, Wyoming, 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 $1,134 and $2,382.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,105 - $1,985
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,290 - $2,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,373

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 $95 - $189 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 Cheyenne, Wyoming, typically costs $882.

What are the best freight companies from Cheyenne to Irvine?

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.

Cost of living: Cheyenne, WY 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY, to Irvine, 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 $2,502 - $9,201 on the 1,116-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,217 - $4,134, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $738 - $1,956. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,156 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 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America and Taco Bell.