($1,791+) Fontana, CA to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Manchester, NH

Full-service movers for the 2,974-mile relocation from Fontana, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $1,408 and $13,752. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $347 - $2,316, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Fontana typically charge a base rate around $259 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,408 - $6,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,553 - $8,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,068 - $13,752

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 Manchester.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Manchester, NH

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

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

Look for New Hampshire Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Hampshire beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Fontana, CA to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $2,017 and $7,643. 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 Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,017 - $4,217
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,833 - $5,536
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,764 - $7,643

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fontana, CA and Manchester, NH. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $811 in Fontana, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $87 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $174 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Manchester?

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 Manchester, NH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,974 miles from Fontana, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, running $1,757 - $4,838. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,096 - $1,252
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Manchester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,757 - $3,277
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,822
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,429 - $4,838

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fontana, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $811.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,096 - $1,252 for the 2,974-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $69 and $376, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $174 per night for hotel stops on the 2,974-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $347 - $521.

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

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 Manchester, NH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Fontana, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,042 and $4,657.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,871 - $3,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,010 - $6,239

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 $87 - $174 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fontana, California, for about five hours typically runs $811.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Manchester?

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 Manchester, NH

Day-to-day costs in Manchester are close to what you're used to in Fontana: cost of living index of 111 versus 119, with average rent of $2,004/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 51/100 and 43.91/100 in Manchester.