($1,464+) Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL Movers

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The cost to move from Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL ranges from $1,319 to $11,910, with an average cost of $4,600. Moves can be as low as $1,464 if you're wanting to DIY it.

This move covers about 2,370 miles and usually takes 7 to 18 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

Compare moving options from Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Moving options from Fontana to Jacksonville fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,319 - $11,910 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $4,600, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 2,370 miles and typically takes 7 to 18 days depending on the service you pick.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,370-mile route from Fontana to Jacksonville, broken down by home size:

Home size Full-service movers Moving container Rental truck Freight trailer
Studio / 1 bedroom $1,319 - $6,096 $1,884 - $3,323 $1,422 - $2,695 $1,630 - $3,148
2 - 3 bedrooms $3,931 - $8,336 $2,345 - $4,667 $1,509 - $3,049 $1,839 - $4,009
4+ bedrooms $7,031 - $11,910 $3,289 - $6,463 $1,887 - $3,739 $2,554 - $5,118

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.

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Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,370-mile move from Fontana, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, with prices running from $1,319 - $11,910. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $329 - $2,196 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fontana and Jacksonville are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fontana movers tend to run around $259 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,319 - $6,096
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,931 - $8,336
  • 4+ bedrooms: $7,031 - $11,910

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 Jacksonville.

The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from California to Florida. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.

Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.

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Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing100% of local movers$549 - $5,490
Storage in transitNew place not ready85% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Big Deahl's Movers$220 - $1,318/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$329 - $2,635
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage44% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs37% of local movers$1,098 - $3,294
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$2,745 - $10,980
Car shippingSecond vehicle$822 - $1,562
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items62% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Big Deahl's Movers$1,098 - $2,745
PianoAny piano type77% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Big Deahl's Movers$878 - $3,843
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling38% of local movers$329 - $1,647
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect27% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Big Deahl's Movers$714 - $2,196
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$329 - $16,470+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$329 - $3,843+

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, 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.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Fontana, CA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.

Moving container costs from Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,884 and $6,463. 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 Jacksonville:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,884 - $3,323
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,345 - $4,667
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,289 - $6,463

What other costs come with moving containers?

  • Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $165 per month.
  • Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jacksonville, FL, 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 $769 in Fontana, CA. 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.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Florida move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,884. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,345 - $4,667, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Jacksonville?

  1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
  2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
  3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Fontana to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Fontana:

  • Big Deahl's Movers (4.8/5), 12 years in business
  • Trek Movers (5.0/5), 10 years in business
  • Alex Moving and Storage (3.6/5), 24 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL

Truck rentals from Fontana, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, range from $1,422 - $3,739 for the 2,370-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

  • Fuel for the drive: $828 - $946
  • Daily insurance: $33/day
  • Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
  • Fontana daily rental rate: $19 - $39
  • Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.39
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,422 - $2,695
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,509 - $3,049
  • 4+ bedrooms: $1,887 - $3,739

Pro tip: A rental truck from Fontana to Jacksonville looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $1,422 - $3,739. But once you factor in fuel ($828 - $946) , overnight lodging ($165/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate suggests. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.

What other costs come with rental trucks?

  • Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 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 $71 and $357 to your total.
  • Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
  • Gas: Plan on spending $828 - $946 in fuel for the 2,370-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
  • Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $769 in Fontana, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

  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 Jacksonville, FL

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 Jacksonville, Florida. 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 $1,839 and $4,009.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,630 - $3,148
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,839 - $4,009
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,554 - $5,118

Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.

What other costs come with freight trailers?

  • More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $82 and $165.
  • Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
  • Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Fontana, California, for roughly five hours typically average $769.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Jacksonville?

  1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
  2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
  3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Fontana to Jacksonville. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Jacksonville, FL

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

Measure Fontana, CA Jacksonville, FL
Cost of living index11996
Average rent$3,000/mo$1,520/mo
Median home value$554,802$262,098
Average income$98,187/yr$66,981/yr
Unemployment rate7.6%4.9%
State income taxUp to 13.3%None
Walkability score37/10026/100
Safety index68.35/10043.62/100
Air qualityGoodGood

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

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Jacksonville, FL to Fontana, CA guide.

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Our take

For a move from Fontana, CA, to Jacksonville, FL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,319 for a studio to $11,910 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 2,370-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,884 - $6,463. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,422 - $3,739, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,931 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include FIS and Southeastern Grocers.

FAQs: Moving from Fontana, CA, to Jacksonville, FL

What size moving truck do I need for this route?

Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.

What is the best time of year to move from Fontana, CA to Jacksonville, FL?

Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. Florida also has a hurricane season running June through November, worth factoring into your timing if you have flexibility. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.

How do I know a mover is licensed in Florida?

Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services.

What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?

The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($828 - $946), daily insurance ($33/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $22) on top. Overnight stops can add another $165/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.

How walkable is Jacksonville?

Jacksonville has a walkability score of 26 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 41, compared to 37 and 41 in Fontana. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.

What percentage of Fontana movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 77% of movers in Fontana handle piano moves, and 62% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.