McAllen, TX → Irvine, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,504 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,540–$9,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 357 carriers on the McAllen side and 625 in Irvine.
Irvine sits about 1,504 miles northwest of McAllen, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas 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 $6,540 to $9,740 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 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the McAllen side there are 357 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 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.
McAllen has a population of about 150,640 and Irvine about 318,764. Irvine is the denser city (4,690 people per square mile versus 2,283 in McAllen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,190 | $3,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,930 | $4,790 | $5,840 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,540 | $7,980 | $9,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,470 | $12,770 | $15,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,400 | $17,560 | $21,420 |
$2,150–$3,030
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,360–$3,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,540–$9,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for McAllen, TX → Irvine, 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: Rapid Logistics LLC
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,890 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,840 for a one-bedroom, $6,540 to $9,740 for a two-bedroom, $10,470 to $15,580 for a three-bedroom and $14,400 to $21,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,504 road miles (1,275 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,470. 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 McAllen–Irvine corridor.