Scottsbluff, NE → Irvine, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Scottsbluff to Irvine

About 1,126 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,430–$8,080, delivery in 3–7 days, 21 carriers on the Scottsbluff side and 625 in Irvine.

1,126 miroad distance
20 h 7 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,430–$8,0802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
To: Irvine, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,126 miles (954 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 7 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 21 (16 interstate)
Movers at destination: 625 (239 interstate)

Reverse: Irvine → Scottsbluff

Moving from Scottsbluff to Irvine is a long-distance move of roughly 1,126 road miles, heading southwest from Nebraska to California.

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 $5,430 to $8,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 7 min.

On the Scottsbluff side there are 21 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (16 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.

Scottsbluff has a population of about 15,000 and Irvine about 318,764. Irvine is the denser city (4,690 people per square mile versus 2,177 in Scottsbluff), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Scottsbluff to Irvine

Full-service estimate for 1,126 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,170	$2,650	$3,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,260	$3,970	$4,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,430	$6,620	$8,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,690	$10,590	$12,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,940	$14,570	$17,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,270

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$5,430–$8,080

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Scottsbluff (origin)

Douglas Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3974463
MC: 1486188
Based in: Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (347) 749-9690 Route Verify on FMCSA

S C Blanton Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2964567
MC: 6709
Based in: Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (308) 633-2604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jody Shellito

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 666294
MC: 315220
Based in: Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (308) 641-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&a Transportation INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 896528
MC: 471142
Based in: Minatate, NE 69356 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (303) 725-5880 Route Verify on FMCSA

U And U Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 626338
MC: 301563
Based in: Morill, NE 69358 (22 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (308) 635-0080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avila'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roberto Avila

USDOT: 1136370
MC: 480651
Based in: Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (308) 641-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montelongo Trucking & Son LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1675002
MC: 1093782
Based in: Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (308) 765-9849 Route Verify on FMCSA

E & M Garza LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1464695
MC: 553270
Based in: Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (308) 672-0849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Scottsbluff

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 Scottsbluff to Irvine?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,430 to $8,080 for a two-bedroom, $8,690 to $12,920 for a three-bedroom and $11,940 to $17,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Irvine from Scottsbluff?

About 1,126 road miles (954 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff to Irvine?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,980. 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 Scottsbluff–Irvine corridor.