($1,328+) Fontana, CA to Lexington, KY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Lexington, KY

Full-service movers for the 2,114-mile relocation from Fontana, California, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,271 and $12,151. 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 - $2,156, 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 Fontana typically charge a base rate around $259 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,271 - $5,874
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,654 - $7,717
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,056 - $12,151

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 Lexington.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Lexington, KY

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

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

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 Fontana, CA to Lexington, KY

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,665 and $6,253. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Fontana costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,665 - $3,169
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,331 - $4,581
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,015 - $6,253

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fontana, CA and Lexington, KY. 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 $755 in Fontana, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $162 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 Fontana to Lexington?

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 Lexington, KY

Truck rentals from Fontana, California, to Lexington, Kentucky, range from $1,227 - $3,559 for the 2,114-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $725 - $829
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Lexington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,382 - $2,905
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,676 - $3,559

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $162 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 $70 and $350 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $725 - $829 in fuel for the 2,114-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $755 in Fontana, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Lexington, KY

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Fontana, California, to Lexington, Kentucky. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,812 and $3,481.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,560 - $2,998
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,812 - $3,481
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,315 - $5,200

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Fontana, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $755.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Lexington?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Fontana, CA vs Lexington, KY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Lexington, 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.