Irvine, CA → Chula Vista, CA · Short-haul move
About 100 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,860–$2,770, delivery in 1–2 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 440 in Chula Vista.
Chula Vista sits about 100 miles southeast of Irvine, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 25 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,860 and $2,770, before packing or storage.
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 440 around Chula Vista (159 interstate). For an in-state 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 Chula Vista.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Chula Vista about 275,533. The two cities have comparable density (4,690 and 5,554 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,600 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,800 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,860 | $2,270 | $2,770 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,770 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,990 | $4,870 | $5,940 |
$250–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,860–$2,770
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Chula Vista, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,070 to $1,600 for a studio, $1,210 to $1,800 for a one-bedroom, $1,860 to $2,770 for a two-bedroom, $2,770 to $4,110 for a three-bedroom and $3,990 to $5,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 100 road miles (85 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 25 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Irvine and Chula Vista are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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–Chula Vista corridor.