Lawrence, KS → Irvine, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lawrence to Irvine

About 1,535 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,450–$9,600, delivery in 5–10 days, 17 carriers on the Lawrence side and 625 in Irvine.

1,535 miroad distance
27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,450–$9,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lawrence, Kansas
To: Irvine, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,535 miles (1,301 straight-line)
Drive time: 27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 17 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 625 (239 interstate)

Reverse: Irvine → Lawrence

Irvine sits about 1,535 miles west of Lawrence, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,450 to $9,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Lawrence side there are 17 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 625 around Irvine (239 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 Irvine.

Lawrence has a population of about 95,000 and Irvine about 318,764. Irvine is the denser city (4,690 people per square mile versus 2,772 in Lawrence), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Lawrence to Irvine

Full-service estimate for 1,535 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,580	$3,150	$3,840
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,870	$4,720	$5,760
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,450	$7,870	$9,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,320	$12,590	$15,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,190	$17,310	$21,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,180–$3,070

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,390–$3,510

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,450–$9,600

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Lawrence (origin)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1380572
MC: 745731
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 312-0351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1644908
MC: 616036
Based in: Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 917983
MC: 397078
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (785) 842-1115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC

USDOT: 768024
MC: 345177
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (785) 749-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996368
MC: 727907
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (913) 645-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1397728
MC: 530604
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 218-3406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3516994
MC: 1176725
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (702) 981-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC

USDOT: 4517072
MC: 1789178
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 200-8777 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Lawrence

Near Irvine (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2483381
MC: 859536
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1030265
MC: 987394
Based in: Irvine, CA 92618 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2448815
MC: 845207
Based in: Irvine, CA 92603 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laverde Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1156979
MC: 909517
Based in: Garden Grove, CA 92840 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (714) 726-0686 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3405755
MC: 1097046
Based in: Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 216-0290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2211293
MC: 779807
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (714) 331-6556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 625 movers in Irvine

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lawrence to Irvine?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,840 for a studio, $3,870 to $5,760 for a one-bedroom, $6,450 to $9,600 for a two-bedroom, $10,320 to $15,360 for a three-bedroom and $14,190 to $21,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Irvine from Lawrence?

About 1,535 road miles (1,301 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas into California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lawrence to Irvine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,180 to $3,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,390 to $3,510. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Lawrence–Irvine corridor.