($1,503+) Fontana, CA to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Norfolk, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,662-mile move from Fontana, California, to Norfolk, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,338 - $12,242. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $323 - $2,156. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fontana and Norfolk. 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,338 - $6,293
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,814 - $8,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,703 - $12,242

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 Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Norfolk, VA

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

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Fontana, CA to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $2,004 and $7,014. 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,004 - $3,965
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,521 - $5,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,440 - $7,014

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $755 in Fontana, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $81 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $162 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Norfolk, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,662-mile move from Fontana, California, to Norfolk, Virginia, costs between $1,612 and $4,299, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $913 - $1,044
• 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 Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,612 - $2,853
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,142 - $4,299

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $377.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $162.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $913 and $1,044 for the 2,662-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $755 for 2 movers in Fontana, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Norfolk, VA

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 Norfolk, Virginia.

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 $2,058 and $4,460.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,786 - $3,501
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,058 - $4,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,920 - $5,784

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 $81 - $162 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fontana, California, for about five hours typically runs $755.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

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