($982+) Fontana, CA to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Jackson, MS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,793-mile move from Fontana, California, to Jackson, Mississippi, with prices running from $1,293 - $10,618. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $305 - $2,036 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fontana and Jackson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fontana movers tend to run around $259 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,293 - $4,990
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,228 - $7,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,087 - $10,618

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 Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 82% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,406 and $5,101. 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 Jackson. If you go over that window, storage in Fontana adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,406 - $2,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,874
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,535 - $5,101

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $76 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $153 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 $713 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 Jackson, MS, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Jackson?

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 Jackson, MS

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,793 miles from Fontana, California, to Jackson, Mississippi, running $1,054 - $3,041. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $581 - $664
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,054 - $2,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,096 - $2,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,423 - $3,041

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Fontana, California, usually costs about $713 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,793-mile drive falls between $581 and $664, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $305 to your total.

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

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 Jackson, MS

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 Jackson, Mississippi. 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 $1,500 and $3,131.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,279 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,500 - $3,131
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,133 - $4,417

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $76 and $153.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Fontana, California, for roughly five hours typically average $713.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Jackson?

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.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Jackson, MS

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

For a move from Fontana, CA, to Jackson, MS, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,293 for a studio to $10,618 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,793-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,406 - $5,101. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,054 - $3,041, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,228 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.