($680+) Aurora, CO to Ontario, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Ontario, CA

For the 994-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Ontario, California, full-service movers cost between $2,094 and $8,390. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $366 - $2,440 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Aurora generally start around $240 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Aurora to Ontario:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,094 - $5,121
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,723 - $6,621
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,615 - $8,390

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Aurora to Ontario.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Ontario, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ontario, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Aurora to Ontario?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Aurora, CO to Ontario, CA

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,257 and $4,021. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Aurora typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Aurora to Ontario:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,257 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,617 - $3,181
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,179 - $4,021

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Aurora, CO and Ontario, CA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $854 in Aurora, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $92 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $183 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Aurora to Ontario?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Aurora, CO to Ontario, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 994 miles from Aurora, Colorado, to Ontario, California, running $667 - $1,828. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $386 - $441
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Aurora daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Aurora to Ontario based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $667 - $1,355
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $772 - $1,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $913 - $1,828

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $183 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $79 and $397 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $386 - $441 in fuel for the 994-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $854 in Aurora, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Aurora to Ontario?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Aurora, CO to Ontario, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Aurora, Colorado, to Ontario, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,098 and $2,570.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Aurora to Ontario:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,130 - $2,080
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,570
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,643 - $3,346

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $92 - $183 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Aurora, Colorado, typically costs $854.

What are the best freight companies from Aurora to Ontario?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Aurora, CO vs Ontario, CA

Good news for your budget: Ontario isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Aurora. Cost of living index runs 119 there against 124 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 43/100 and 40.95/100 here versus 48/100 and 49.75/100 there.