($833+) Dallas, TX to Ontario, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Ontario, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,400-mile relocation from Dallas, Texas, to Ontario, California, cost between $2,192 and $9,426. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $323 - $2,152, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Dallas typically charge a base rate around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,192 - $5,220
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,868 - $6,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,168 - $9,426

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 Dallas to Ontario.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Ontario, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Dallas movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ontario, 54% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Dallas, TX to Ontario, CA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,347 and $4,542. 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 Dallas typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,347 - $2,468
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,771 - $3,480
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,269 - $4,542

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Dallas, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $753, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $81 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $161 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Dallas, TX, and Ontario, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Ontario, CA

A rental truck for this 1,400-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Ontario, California, costs between $833 and $2,245. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $479 - $548
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $833 - $1,708
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $929 - $1,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,245

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $479 - $548 for the 1,400-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $753.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,400-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $161 per night, adding $323 - $484 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $323.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Ontario, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Dallas, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Ontario, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,431 and $2,839.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,177 - $2,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,796 - $3,855

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 $81 - $161 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $753.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas 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.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs Ontario, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ontario, side by side with Dallas 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.

Our take

A move from Dallas, TX, to Ontario, CA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,192 - $9,426 on the 1,400-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,347 - $4,542, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $833 - $2,245. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,868 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Prime Healthcare and Niagara Bottling.