Irvine, CA → Oxnard, CA · Short-haul move
About 106 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,450–$3,650, delivery in 1–2 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 94 in Oxnard.
The route from Irvine, CA to Oxnard, CA covers roughly 106 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 32 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,450 and $3,650, 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 94 around Oxnard (24 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 Oxnard.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Oxnard about 199,651. Oxnard is the denser city (7,625 people per square mile versus 4,690 in Irvine), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,920 | $4,780 | $5,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,390 | $6,580 | $8,020 |
$260–$370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,450–$3,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Oxnard, 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 $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,450 to $3,650 for a two-bedroom, $3,920 to $5,840 for a three-bedroom and $5,390 to $8,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 106 road miles (90 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 32 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.
No. Because both Irvine and Oxnard 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 $260 to $370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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–Oxnard corridor.