Irvine, CA → Bullhead City, AZ · Regional long-distance move
About 246 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,800–$4,160, delivery in 1–2 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 10 in Bullhead City.
The route from Irvine, CA to Bullhead City, AZ covers roughly 246 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,800 to $4,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 57 min.
On the Irvine side there are 625 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (239 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Bullhead City (8 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bullhead City.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Bullhead City about 42,000. Irvine is considerably denser (4,690 people per square mile versus 696), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,800 | $3,410 | $4,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,480 | $5,460 | $6,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,160 | $7,510 | $9,160 |
$400–$570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,240–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,800–$4,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy
Legal name: So Cal Moving INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,680 to $2,500 for a one-bedroom, $2,800 to $4,160 for a two-bedroom, $4,480 to $6,660 for a three-bedroom and $6,160 to $9,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 246 road miles (209 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 57 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into Arizona makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,240 to $1,820. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Irvine–Bullhead City corridor.