($1,559+) Fontana, CA to Jersey City, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fontana, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Hiring full-service movers from Fontana, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, costs between $1,279 and $12,583. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,727-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $382 - $2,548, 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 Jersey City. 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 Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,279 - $5,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,920 - $8,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,517 - $12,583

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 Jersey City.

Specialty moving services from Fontana, CA to Jersey City, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Fontana movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jersey City, 61% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the group most New Jersey 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 Jersey City, NJ

Moving containers from Fontana, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, cost between $1,810 and $6,884. 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 Jersey City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,810 - $3,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,518 - $4,846
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,337 - $6,884

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Fontana, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $892, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $96 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $191 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Fontana, CA, and Jersey City, NJ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Fontana to Jersey City?

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 Jersey City, NJ

Truck rentals from Fontana, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey, range from $1,529 - $4,329 for the 2,727-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,105 - $1,263
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Jersey City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,529 - $2,846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,591 - $3,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,072 - $4,329

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $191 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 $83 and $414 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,105 - $1,263 in fuel for the 2,727-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $892 in Fontana, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fontana to Jersey City?

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 Jersey City, NJ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Fontana, California, to Jersey City, New Jersey. 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 $1,147 and $4,204.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,730 - $3,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,936 - $4,204
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,616 - $5,730

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $96 - $191 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Fontana, California, typically costs $892.

What are the best freight companies from Fontana to Jersey City?

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.

Cost of living: Fontana, CA vs Jersey City, NJ

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

A move from Fontana, CA, to Jersey City, NJ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,279 - $12,583 on the 2,727-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,810 - $6,884, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,529 - $4,329. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,920 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Kuehne + Nagel International AG and Tokio Marine Management.