($1,544+) Fontana, CA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,734-mile move from Fontana, California, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,253 - $11,984. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $376 - $2,508. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fontana and Newark. Local movers in Fontana typically start around $259 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $5,864
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,881 - $8,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,517 - $11,984

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 Fontana to Newark.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Newark, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the group most New Jersey 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 Fontana, CA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,847 and $7,301. 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 Fontana runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,847 - $3,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,542 - $5,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,236 - $7,301

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $94 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $188 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $878 in Fontana, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Newark, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Newark?

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 Fontana, CA to Newark, NJ

Plan on $1,499 - $4,414 for a rental moving truck on the 2,734-mile route from Fontana, California, to Newark, New Jersey. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,091 - $1,247
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Fontana daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $2,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,575 - $3,527
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,154 - $4,414

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fontana, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $878.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,091 - $1,247 for the 2,734-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 $75 and $408, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $188 per night for hotel stops on the 2,734-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $376 - $564.

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

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 Fontana, CA to Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Fontana, California, to Newark, New Jersey, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,877 and $4,081.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,781 - $3,199
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,877 - $4,081
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,778 - $5,452

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 $94 - $188 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 Fontana, California, typically costs $878.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Newark?

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.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Newark, NJ

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

Full-service movers on the 2,734-mile route from Fontana, CA, to Newark, NJ, run $1,253 - $11,984 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,847 - $7,301, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,499 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,881, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Panasonic Corporation of North America and Prudential Financial.