($727+) Lubbock, TX to Fontana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Fontana, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Lubbock, Texas, to Fontana, California, costs between $2,288 and $8,307. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,060-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $289 - $1,924, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Lubbock and Fontana. For a rough baseline, movers based in Lubbock tend to start around $318 plus $148/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,288 - $5,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,824 - $6,608
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,538 - $8,307

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 Lubbock to Fontana.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Fontana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fontana, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lubbock to Fontana?

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lubbock, TX to Fontana, CA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,193 and $4,119. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Lubbock runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lubbock to Fontana:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,566 - $3,029
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,115 - $4,119

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $144 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fontana, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $673 in Lubbock, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Fontana?

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 Lubbock, TX to Fontana, CA

Truck rentals from Lubbock, Texas, to Fontana, California, range from $727 - $1,998 for the 1,060-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $324 - $371
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Lubbock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lubbock to Fontana based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $727 - $1,353
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $800 - $1,544
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,006 - $1,998

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $673.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $324 - $371 for the 1,060-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $58 and $313, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night for hotel stops on the 1,060-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $289 - $433.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lubbock to Fontana?

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 Lubbock, TX to Fontana, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Lubbock, Texas, to Fontana, 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 $866 and $2,628.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,262

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $673.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Fontana?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Fontana, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fontana, side by side with Lubbock on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.