($1,262+) Fontana, CA to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Montgomery, AL

For the 2,037-mile move from Fontana, California, to Montgomery, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $1,365 and $11,497. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $309 - $2,060 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Fontana generally start around $259 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,365 - $5,766
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,755 - $7,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,701 - $11,497

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 Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Montgomery, AL

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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 Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,615 and $6,290. 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 Fontana typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,615 - $3,132
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,131 - $6,290

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fontana, CA and Montgomery, AL. 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 $721 in Fontana, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $155 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 Montgomery?

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 Montgomery, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,037 miles from Fontana, California, to Montgomery, Alabama, running $1,164 - $3,584. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $668 - $763
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,164 - $2,364
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,273 - $2,673
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,584

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 $721.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $668 - $763 for the 2,037-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 $62 and $335, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night for hotel stops on the 2,037-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $309 - $464.

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

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 Montgomery, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Fontana, California, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,810 and $3,406.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,575 - $2,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,410 - $4,693

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 $721.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $155 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 Montgomery?

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.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Montgomery, AL

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