($1,089+) Fontana, CA to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Lafayette, LA

For the 1,716-mile move from Fontana, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, full-service movers cost between $1,351 and $10,263. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $322 - $2,148 (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 Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,351 - $5,255
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,450 - $7,472
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,672 - $10,263

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 Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Louisiana are typically members of the Louisiana Motor Transport 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 Fontana, CA to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,566 and $5,379. 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 Fontana runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,566 - $2,779
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,023 - $3,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $5,379

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 $752 in Fontana, CA. 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 $81 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $161 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 Lafayette, LA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

Truck rentals from Fontana, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, range from $1,015 - $2,986 for the 1,716-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $586 - $670
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $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 Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,015 - $1,991
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,490
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,441 - $2,986

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 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 $70 and $349 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $586 - $670 in fuel for the 1,716-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $752 in Fontana, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Lafayette, LA

If you're moving a larger household from Fontana, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Lafayette, Louisiana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,508 and $3,305.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,396 - $2,501
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $3,305
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,275 - $4,259

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 $752.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $161 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 Lafayette?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Lafayette, LA

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