($1,228+) Fontana, CA to Augusta, GA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Fontana, California, to Augusta, Georgia, costs between $1,225 and $10,900. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,271-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $310 - $2,068, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Fontana and Augusta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Fontana tend to start around $259 plus $110/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $5,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,666 - $7,348
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,819 - $10,900

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 Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Augusta, GA

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

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

Georgia Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Georgia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,733 and $6,350. 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 Augusta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,733 - $3,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,023 - $6,350

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $155 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $724 in Fontana, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Augusta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Augusta?

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 Augusta, GA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,271-mile move from Fontana, California, to Augusta, Georgia, costs between $1,215 and $3,713, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $747 - $854
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Augusta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,385 - $3,058
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,749 - $3,713

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $155 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 $67 and $336 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $747 - $854 in fuel for the 2,271-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $724 in Fontana, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Augusta, GA

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 Augusta, Georgia. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,830 and $3,462.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,544 - $2,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,462
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,442 - $4,933

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Fontana, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $724.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $155 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 Fontana to Augusta?

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: Fontana, CA vs Augusta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Augusta, 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 Augusta, GA, 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 $1,225 - $10,900 on the 2,271-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,733 - $6,350 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,215 - $3,713 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,666 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 Questo and Morris Communications.