($675+) Fontana, CA to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Denver, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 970-mile move from Fontana, California, to Denver, Colorado, with costs ranging from $1,206 - $8,725. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $368 - $2,452. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fontana and Denver. 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 Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $4,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,619 - $6,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,203 - $8,725

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 Denver.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Denver, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Fontana, CA to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,149 and $3,974. 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 Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $2,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,585 - $2,965
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,157 - $3,974

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $92 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $184 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Denver, CO, 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 $858 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 Denver?

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 Denver, CO

Plan on $681 - $1,901 for a rental moving truck on the 970-mile route from Fontana, California, to Denver, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $378 - $432
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Denver based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $681 - $1,252
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $693 - $1,458
• 4+ bedrooms: $923 - $1,901

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $184 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 $80 and $398 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $378 - $432 in fuel for the 970-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $858 in Fontana, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Denver, CO

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 Denver, Colorado.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,256 and $2,371.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,077 - $1,958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,660 - $3,050

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 $92 - $184 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fontana, California, for about five hours typically runs $858.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Denver?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Denver, CO

Day-to-day costs in Denver are close to what you're used to in Fontana: cost of living index of 128 versus 119, with average rent of $1,900/mo compared to $3,000/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 37/100 and 68.35/100 in Fontana versus 95/100 and 52.16/100 in Denver.