California · 318,764 residents
625 FMCSA-registered movers serving Irvine, CA — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 318,764 and 625 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Irvine has a deep moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Irvine are quoted by the hour: expect around $165 per hour for two movers and a truck, $220 for three, and $275 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 239 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 361 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
At 4,690 people per square mile, Irvine mixes apartment districts with single-family neighborhoods; ask your mover whether stairs, elevators or long carries apply at either address, since those are the most common surcharges here.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $680 | $830 | $1,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,100 | $2,570 | $3,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,190 | $3,900 | $4,750 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,860 | $2,270 | $2,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,050 | $7,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,320 | $10,150 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,280 | $13,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,710 | $15,500 | $18,910 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,720 | $4,540 | $5,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,810 | $8,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,300 | $11,340 | $13,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,880 | $18,150 | $22,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,460 | $24,960 | $30,450 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
625 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Student Movers INC
Legal name: Dass Express Corp
Legal name: Kmdz Logistics LLC
Legal name: Skyrus INC
Legal name: Zuni Trucking INC
Legal name: Ly & Son LLC
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361 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 239 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Irvine run $3,470–$5,160 for a one-bedroom and $9,250–$13,760 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Irvine typically charge about $165 to $275 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $680 to $1,020, a two-bedroom $1,340 to $1,990 and a four-bedroom $3,190 to $4,750.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $5,780 to $8,600 and a three-bedroom $9,250 to $13,760. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Irvine, of which 239 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.