($1,335+) Fontana, CA to Tampa, FL Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,480-mile relocation from Fontana, California, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,341 and $11,832. 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 $339 - $2,260, 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 Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,341 - $5,713
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,474 - $7,570
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,013 - $11,832

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 Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tampa, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida 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 Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,832 and $6,833. 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 Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,832 - $3,341
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,304 - $4,789
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,298 - $6,833

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tampa, 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 $791 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.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Tampa?

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 Tampa, FL

Truck rentals from Fontana, California, to Tampa, Florida, range from $1,445 - $4,045 for the 2,480-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $892 - $1,019
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Tampa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,445 - $2,584
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,475 - $3,171
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,939 - $4,045

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 $791.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $892 - $1,019 for the 2,480-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 $68 and $367, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night for hotel stops on the 2,480-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $339 - $509.

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

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 Tampa, FL

For larger DIY moves from Fontana, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tampa, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,843 and $3,716.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,553 - $3,129
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,843 - $3,716
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,664 - $5,050

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 $85 - $170 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fontana, California, for about five hours typically runs $791.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Tampa?

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: Fontana, CA vs Tampa, FL

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Fontana, CA, to Tampa, FL, 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 $1,341 - $11,832 on the 2,480-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,832 - $6,833 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,445 - $4,045 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,474 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 Bloomin' Brands and Sykes Enterprises.