Moving to
Moving to or from Irvine, CA
Haulest is not a carrier, and this page covers 35 Irvine moves dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. Inbound moves sit near $3,400 and outbound moves near $4,350, with reviews clustering in Aug, Nov, Oct.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Irvine
People moving into Irvine most often come from Anaheim, CA; Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; South Burlington, VT.
Inbound origins. People moving into Irvine most often come from Anaheim, CA; Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; South Burlington, VT. Across 16 priced reviews, the median cost of those inbound moves is $3,400. Moves that stay inside California have too few priced reviews for a median, so a short in-state hop and a longer move are not the same job. Start with the move cost calculator to see a range before you collect quotes.
Price level. The 2024 BEA price parity for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro is 113.6. California as a whole is 110.7, and the United States is 100. Irvine sits inside that metro, so the index is a regional price level, not a quote for your load. This page covers Irvine itself and does not apply that figure to neighbouring cities. The move or stay calculator sets housing next to moving cost.
What reviewers paid, Irvine. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Irvine from elsewhere | $3,400 | 16 |
| Out of Irvine | $4,350 | 17 |
| From Irvine within the state | not published | 5 |
| Price level, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (US = 100) | 113.6 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Moving out of Irvine
The destinations named most often by people leaving Irvine are Tustin, CA; Plano, TX; Kasota, MN.
Where people go. The destinations named most often by people leaving Irvine are Tustin, CA; Plano, TX; Kasota, MN. Across 17 priced reviews, the median cost of those outbound moves is $4,350. A move that leaves California is interstate, so federal rules from USDOT and FMCSA apply, while a move that stays inside the state follows California rules on the state page. Read how to read a moving estimate before you sign.
When to book. Reviews of Irvine moves cluster in Aug, Nov, Oct and thin out in Dec, Sep, Jun. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so the busy months are a hint about demand, not a calendar of truck days. Book earlier when your date falls near Aug, Nov, Oct. The peak calculator shows how timing can change the price.
Where reviewers came from and went, Irvine.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim, CA | 1 | Tustin, CA | 2 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 1 | Plano, TX | 2 |
| South Burlington, VT | 1 | Kasota, MN | 1 |
| West Hollywood, CA | 1 | Denver, CO | 1 |
| Sacramento, CA | 1 | Escondido, CA | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes an Irvine move harder
28.6% of these Irvine reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.94.
Access problems. The access issue these Irvine reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups. Name that limit to the mover before the quote, because a missed access problem changes crew size and the price you are shown. These reviews describe Irvine itself and do not prove the same pattern in neighbouring cities. Ask for the access line to appear on the written estimate.
Damage and the quote. 28.6% of these Irvine reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.94. Before the quote, tell the mover about stairs and walk-ups and any other limit that could lead to damage, so the price matches the job. The file behind these figures holds 35 reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. A low mean rating is a cue to read every line of the estimate.
Access problems named in Irvine reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 2 reviews
“I admired how they communicated with each other and navigated a very tricky job of moving a large piece of furniture up the stairs and over a tricky banister.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Irvine
Sorted by review count, not rating. A listing is not an endorsement.
Before you hire
Four checks before a deposit
Written estimate after a look
Interstate movers must give the booklet and a written estimate after a survey or a full description. A $499 ad is not an estimate.
FMCSA Protect Your MoveLegal name matches SAFER
USDOT on the paper, the truck doors, and the census. A different name is the walk.
USDOT / Companies House lookupWalk from cash and blank paper
FTC: unregistered interstate, huge deposit, cash only, or a blank contract. Photograph and leave.
FTC: hiring a mover110% on a COD non-binding job
Pay up to 110% plus agreed extras and they must hand over the load. Not a cap on extras you signed.
US interstate rules
Reviewed by Anthony Bale, 24 Sep 2026. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Drafted with grok-4.7-medium via cursor-agent on 2026-09-25, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Irvine cost?
- Across 16 priced reviews, the median for moves into Irvine is $3,400. Moves that stay inside California have too few priced reviews for a median. People moving in most often come from Anaheim, CA; Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; South Burlington, VT.
- How much does a move out of Irvine cost?
- Across 17 priced reviews, the median for moves out of Irvine is $4,350. The destinations named most often are Tustin, CA; Plano, TX; Kasota, MN. A move that leaves California is interstate and falls under USDOT and FMCSA.
- When should I book an Irvine move?
- Reviews cluster in Aug, Nov, Oct and thin out in Dec, Sep, Jun. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move. Book earlier when your date falls near the busier months.
- What should I tell the mover before the quote?
- The access issue these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups. 28.6% of the reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.94. Put access limits in writing before the quote so the price matches the job.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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