($1,292+) Augusta, GA to Fontana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Fontana, CA

Full-service movers for the 2,280-mile relocation from Augusta, Georgia, to Fontana, California, cost between $2,424 and $11,492. 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 $287 - $1,912, 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 Augusta typically charge a base rate around $365 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,424 - $5,644
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,436 - $7,812
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,856 - $11,492

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 Augusta to Fontana.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Fontana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fontana, 52% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Augusta, GA to Fontana, CA

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,778 and $5,967. 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 Augusta runs about $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,778 - $3,363
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,192 - $4,585
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,892 - $5,967

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 $669 in Augusta, GA. 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 $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 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 Fontana, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Augusta to Fontana?

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 Augusta, GA to Fontana, CA

Plan on $1,292 - $3,425 for a rental moving truck on the 2,280-mile route from Augusta, Georgia, to Fontana, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $694 - $793
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $2,347
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,823
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,730 - $3,425

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Augusta, Georgia, usually costs about $669 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,280-mile drive falls between $694 and $793, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $287 to your total.

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

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 Augusta, GA to Fontana, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, to Fontana, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $860 and $3,777.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,493 - $2,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,410 - $5,019

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 $72 and $143.
• 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 Augusta, Georgia, for roughly five hours typically average $669.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Fontana?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA vs Fontana, CA

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

For a move from Augusta, GA, to Fontana, CA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,424 for a studio to $11,492 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,280-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,778 - $5,967. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,292 - $3,425, 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 $3,436 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 California Steel Industries and Fontana Unified.