($865+) Garland, TX to Fontana, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,407-mile relocation from Garland, Texas, to Fontana, California, cost between $2,232 and $10,090. 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 Garland typically charge a base rate around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,232 - $5,323
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,980 - $7,112
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,164 - $10,090

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 Garland to Fontana.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Fontana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland 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 Garland to Fontana?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Garland, TX to Fontana, CA

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,386 and $4,913. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Garland typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,386 - $2,747
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,715 - $3,762
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,552 - $4,913

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $161 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 $753 in Garland, 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 Garland 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 Garland, TX to Fontana, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,407 miles from Garland, Texas, to Fontana, California, running $856 - $2,455. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $482 - $551
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $856 - $1,656
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,014 - $2,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,455

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $482 - $551 for the 1,407-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 Garland, 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 1,407-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 Garland 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 Garland, TX to Fontana, CA

For larger DIY moves from Garland, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Fontana, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,431 and $2,981.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,323 - $2,448
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,983 - $3,775

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 Garland, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $753.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Fontana?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Garland, 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 Garland 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.