($753+) Seattle, WA to Fontana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Fontana, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,180-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Fontana, California, with costs ranging from $2,562 - $9,712. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $427 - $2,848. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Seattle and Fontana. Local movers in Seattle typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,562 - $5,645
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,288 - $7,356
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,614 - $9,712

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 Seattle to Fontana.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Fontana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fontana, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Seattle, WA to Fontana, CA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,311 and $4,395. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Fontana. If you go over that window, storage in Seattle adds around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,690 - $3,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,377 - $4,395

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $107 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $214 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fontana, CA, 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 $997 in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Fontana, CA

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Fontana, California, range from $776 - $2,210 for the 1,180-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $535 - $611
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $776 - $1,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $881 - $1,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,076 - $2,210

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $214 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $93 and $463 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $535 - $611 in fuel for the 1,180-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $997 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Fontana, 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 Seattle, Washington, to Fontana, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,325 and $2,550.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,145 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,325 - $2,550
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,902 - $3,658

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Seattle, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $997.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $214 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 Seattle to Fontana?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Seattle, WA 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 Seattle 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.