Best Knoxville to Irvine Movers

How Much Do Knoxville to Irvine Movers Cost?

Moving 2,278 miles from Knoxville, TN to Irvine, CA will typically cost between $3,500 and $9,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Irvine that already have a booked job heading from Irvine to Knoxville. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Irvine from Knoxville entirely empty. If you can find a Irvine moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Knoxville to Irvine moving option

Hire local Knoxville movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Irvine movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Knoxville to Irvine move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Knoxville to Irvine movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Knoxville, TN to Irvine, CA long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Knoxville to Irvine moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 26 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Knoxville and Irvine areas.

From these 26 companies, we analyzed a total of 8,925 reviews dating all the way back to March 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 4 state and federal moving licenses from these 26 companies and 126 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~8,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 0 Knoxville to Irvine moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Boundless Moving & Storage) vs older more established companies (like Terry Moving & Storage).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Knoxville to Irvine moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.63/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 5,521 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.35/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 2,033 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.01/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 1,132 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.61/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 2,310 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.80/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 795 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.78/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 2,337 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.15/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 3,163 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.36/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 5,609 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.64/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 3,197 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.42/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 644 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.33/10 avg (Knoxville & Irvine combined) from 2,673 reviews

From Knoxville to Irvine: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown/Market Square in Knoxville & University Town Center in Irvine are both known for their: pedestrian-friendly retail & dining district
• Knoxville's Old North Knoxville neighborhood & Irvine's Turtle Rock both share: older hillside homes & mature trees
• If you're moving from Sequoyah Hills, check out Orchard Hills in the Irvine area for the: upscale hillside community with scenic views
• Do you enjoy Bearden's family-oriented suburb with parks & lakes? You're sure to love Woodbridge
• Move from West Knoxville to Great Park Neighborhoods and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: master-planned suburb with amenities
• Cumberland Estates & Woodbridge are both known for their: quiet family suburb with amenities & lakes
• Knoxville's Fountain City neighborhood & Irvine's Northpark neighborhood both have: small mixed-use area with local shops & parks
• If you're moving from Farragut, look into Quail Hill for the: family-friendly suburb with top-rated schools & trails
• Do you cherish living in Mechanicsville's small enclave of older homes with a community vibe? Move into Northwood for something similar

Discover Irvine Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Irvine is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Knoxville favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved J.C. Holdway, Calhoun's on the River, and Stock & Barrel in Knoxville, we're sure you'll love Postino Park Place, The Cut, and Umami Burger in Irvine. See our Irvine restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Knoxville hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Kids & Company, head to Zov's Neighborhood Café on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Knoxville and Irvine

• The Craftsman and Colonial architecture that Knoxville is known for will be replaced with the Modern and Spanish architecture typical of Irvine.
• Compared to Knoxville's real estate listings that commonly reference hardwood floors and large yards, Irvine real estate listings often highlight features like energy efficiency and community amenities.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Irvine is more walkable than Knoxville.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Irvine is more bike-friendly than Knoxville.
• Irvine has more of an urban feel than Knoxville.
• Irvine housing costs are 325% more expensive than they are in Knoxville, with a median home price of $1,489,822 compared to Knoxville’s $350,151.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Irvine have increased by 61% compared to an 89% increase in Knoxville.
• Rent in Irvine is 81.75% more expensive than in Knoxville.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Irvine, CA

1. 1 Woodbridge: Extensive lakeside paths, interconnected greenbelts, and numerous parks make daily dog walks easy and safe with plenty of nearby pet services.
2. 2 Quail Hill: Direct access to the Quail Hill Loop and surrounding open-space trails, plus proximity to an off-leash dog park, gives pets ample room to exercise.
3. 3 Portola Springs: A network of wide sidewalks and community parks linking to Loma Ridge open space provides varied, scenic routes for pets and their owners.