Irvine, CA → Pomona, CA · Local move
About 31 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,450–$2,160, delivery in 0–1 days, 625 carriers on the Irvine side and 628 in Pomona.
The route from Irvine, CA to Pomona, CA covers roughly 31 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the local 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 58 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,450 and $2,160, 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 628 around Pomona (314 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 Pomona.
Irvine has a population of about 318,764 and Pomona about 147,807. Pomona is the denser city (6,596 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 | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $770 | $940 | $1,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $900 | $1,100 | $1,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,250 | $2,740 | $3,340 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,370 | $4,100 | $5,010 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,450–$2,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Irvine, CA → Pomona, 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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Legal name: Nationwide Trans INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $770 to $1,140 for a studio, $900 to $1,340 for a one-bedroom, $1,450 to $2,160 for a two-bedroom, $2,250 to $3,340 for a three-bedroom and $3,370 to $5,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 31 road miles (26 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 58 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 Pomona 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 $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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–Pomona corridor.