($1,571+) Fontana, CA to Port St. Lucie, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Port St. Lucie, FL

For the 2,575-mile move from Fontana, California, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, full-service movers cost between $1,360 and $11,908. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $333 - $2,220 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Fontana generally start around $259 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fontana to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,360 - $6,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,115 - $8,177
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,365 - $11,908

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 Port St. Lucie.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Port St. Lucie, FL

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

What are the best full-service movers from Fontana to Port St. Lucie?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida 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 Fontana, CA to Port St. Lucie, FL

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, cost between $1,969 and $7,088. 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 Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,969 - $3,744
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,378 - $4,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,482 - $7,088

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $167 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Port St. Lucie, 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 $777 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 Port St. Lucie?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,575 miles from Fontana, California, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, running $1,526 - $4,102. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $909 - $1,039
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Port St. Lucie based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,526 - $3,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,718 - $3,588
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,130 - $4,102

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 $83 and $389.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $167.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $909 and $1,039 for the 2,575-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 $777 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 Port St. Lucie?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL

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 Fontana, California, to Port St. Lucie, Florida. 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 $2,022 and $3,960.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fontana to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,650 - $3,470
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,022 - $3,960
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,758 - $5,558

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 $83 - $167 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fontana, California, for about five hours typically runs $777.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Port St. Lucie?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Fontana, CA vs Port St. Lucie, FL

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