($1,041+) Memphis, TN to Ontario, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Ontario, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,757-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Ontario, California, with prices running from $2,380 - $10,013. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $298 - $1,984 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Memphis and Ontario are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Memphis movers tend to run around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,380 - $5,231
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,268 - $7,396
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,089 - $10,013

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 Memphis to Ontario.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Ontario, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ontario, 54% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Ontario?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Ontario, CA

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Ontario, California, cost between $1,441 and $5,317. 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 Memphis runs about $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Ontario:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,441 - $2,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,804 - $3,805
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,698 - $5,317

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 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 $694 in Memphis, TN, 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 Ontario, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Ontario?

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 Memphis, TN to Ontario, CA

Plan on $1,041 - $2,803 for a rental moving truck on the 1,757-mile route from Memphis, Tennessee, to Ontario, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $555 - $634
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Ontario based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,041 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,061 - $2,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,803

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $694.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $555 - $634 for the 1,757-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 $60 and $322, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 per night for hotel stops on the 1,757-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $298 - $446.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Ontario?

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 Memphis, TN to Ontario, CA

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 Memphis, Tennessee, to Ontario, California. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,580 and $3,137.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,388 - $2,497
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,580 - $3,137
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,992 - $4,171

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 $74 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $694.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Ontario?

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.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Ontario, CA

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

How you handle your interstate move from Memphis, TN, to Ontario, CA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,380 - $10,013 on the 1,757-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,441 - $5,317 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,041 - $2,803 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,268 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Prime Healthcare and Niagara Bottling.